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guide G0303000 (gīd)n.1. a. One who shows the way by leading, directing, or advising.b. One who serves as a model for others, as in a course of conduct.2. A person employed to conduct others, as through a museum, and give information about points of interest encountered.3. a. Something, such as a pamphlet, that offers basic information or instruction: a shopper's guide.b. A guidebook.4. a. Something that serves to direct or indicate.b. A device, such as a ruler, tab, or bar, that serves as an indicator or acts to regulate a motion or operation.5. A soldier stationed at the right or left of a column of marchers to control alignment, show direction, or mark the point of pivot.v. guid·ed, guid·ing, guides v.tr.1. To serve as a guide for; conduct.2. To direct the course of; steer: guide a ship through a channel.3. To exert control or influence over; direct: guided the nation through the crisis.4. To supervise the training or education of.v.intr. To serve as a guide. [Middle English, from Old French, from Old Provençal guida, from guidar, to guide, of Germanic origin; see weid- in Indo-European roots.] guid′a·ble adj.guid′er n.Synonyms: guide, lead1, pilot, shepherd, steer1, usher These verbs mean to conduct on or direct to the way: guided me to my seat; led the troops into battle; a teacher piloting students through the zoo; shepherding tourists to the bus; steered the applicant to the third floor; ushering a visitor out.TranslationsEncyclopediaSeeguide |