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guide
[ gahyd ]
verb (used with object)
- to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person:
He guided us through the forest.
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- to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance.
- to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path.
- to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs.
- to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity.
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noun
- a person who guides, especially one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc.
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- a mark, tab, or the like, to catch the eye and thus provide quick reference.
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- a guidebook.
- a book, pamphlet, etc., giving information, instructions, or advice; handbook:
an investment guide.
- a guidepost.
- a device that regulates or directs progressive motion or action:
a sewing-machine guide.
- a spirit believed to direct the utterances of a medium.
- Military. a member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
Guide
1/ ɡɪ /
noun
- sometimes not capital a member of an organization for girls equivalent to the Scouts US equivalentGirl Scout
guide
2/ ɡɪ /
verb
- to lead the way for (a person)
- to control the movement or course of (an animal, vehicle, etc) by physical action; steer
- to supervise or instruct (a person)
- tr to direct the affairs of (a person, company, nation, etc)
he guided the country through the war
- tr to advise or influence (a person) in his standards or opinions
let truth guide you always
noun
- a person, animal, or thing that guides
- ( as modifier )
a guide dog
- a person, usually paid, who conducts tour expeditions, etc
- a model or criterion, as in moral standards or accuracy
- See guidebook
- a book that instructs or explains the fundamentals of a subject or skill
a guide to better living
- any device that directs the motion of a tool or machine part
- a mark, sign, etc, that points the way
- ( in combination )
guidepost
- spiritualism a spirit believed to influence a medium so as to direct what he utters and convey messages through him
- navy a ship in a formation used as a reference for manoeuvres, esp with relation to maintaining the correct formation and disposition
- military a soldier stationed to one side of a column or line to regulate alignment, show the way, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈܾ, adjective
- ˈܾ岹, adjective
- ˈܾ徱Բ, adjectivenoun
- ˈܾ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܾa· adjective
- ܾl adjective
- ܾİ noun
- ܾiԲ· adverb
- non·ܾa· adjective
- ·ܾ verb (used with object) preguided preguiding
- ·ܾ verb (used with object) reguided reguiding
- un·ܾa· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of guide1
Word History and Origins
Origin of guide1
Example Sentences
Estate agents have started to market a 1930s seaside music and dance venue for sale - but have not listed a guide price to potential buyers.
She published her book “Get Started, Not Scammed,” a guide for prospective actors and models, in 2008.
Fly-half Holly Aitchison guided England to victory that day and was in pole position to retain the 10 shirt this campaign, but Mitchell has instead split the workload between his three playmakers.
O'Neill said she was "proud" to attend the funeral "paying her respects on behalf of everyone at home who cherished his leadership and looked to him as a spiritual and moral guide".
It has a list of parental controls available and step-by-step guides, external on how to use them.
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To guide someone is to assist them in traveling through or in reaching a destination by accompanying them or giving them directions. How does guide compare to synonyms conduct, direct, and lead? Find out on .
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