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.
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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.
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Meaning 3
Use as a guide; "They had the lights to guide on".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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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.
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Meaning 5
Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.