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Nov 7, 2009
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Synonyms for guide

Noun

1. usher, guide, escort
usage: someone employed to conduct others
2. guide, leader
usage: someone who shows the way by leading or advising
3. guidebook, guide, handbook, enchiridion, vade mecum
usage: something that offers basic information or instruction
4. template, templet, guide, model, example
usage: a model or standard for making comparisons
5. scout, pathfinder, guide, expert
usage: someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

Verb

1. steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise, control, command
usage: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
2. lead, take, direct, conduct, guide
usage: take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
3. guide, steer, direct
usage: be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
4. guide, guide on, orient, orientate
usage: use as a guide; "They had the lights to guide on"
5. guide, run, draw, pass
usage: guide or pass over something; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
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