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Guide (Verb)

Meaning 1

Pass over, across, or through; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • She gently guided her fingers over the intricate pattern on the vase, tracing each delicate swirl.
  • His eyes guided over the crowded room, searching for a familiar face in the sea of strangers.
  • He guided his hand along the rough stone wall, trying to get a sense of the ancient structure.
  • The detective guided his gaze across the crime scene, taking in each detail and looking for clues.
  • She guided her fingers through her hair, removing the tangles as she worked her way from the roots to the ends.

Synonyms

  • Pass
  • Run
  • Draw

Meaning 2

Take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Lead
  • Direct
  • Take
  • Conduct

Hyponyms

  • Lead Astray
  • Usher
  • Misdirect
  • Show
  • Misguide
  • Beacon
  • Hand
  • Mislead

Related Words

  • Guide (noun)

Meaning 3

Use as a guide; "They had the lights to guide on".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

  • Guide On

Hypernyms

  • Orientate

Related Words

  • Guide (noun)

Meaning 4

Be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Steer

Related Words

  • Guide (noun)
  • Guidance (noun)

Meaning 5

Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Point
  • Channelise
  • Direct
  • Manoeuvre
  • Channelize
  • Steer
  • Maneuver
  • Manoeuver
  • Head

Hypernyms

  • Command
  • Control

Hyponyms

  • Crab
  • Pilot
  • Conn
  • Helm
  • Stand Out
  • Channel
  • Navigate
  • Corner
  • Park
  • Tree
  • Dock
  • Pull Over
  • Starboard
  • Sheer

Related Words

  • Guide (noun)
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