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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024guide /gaɪd/USA pronunciation v., guid•ed, guid•ing, n. v. [~ + 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:She guided us into the center of town.
- to accompany (a sightseer) in order to show and comment upon points of interest.
- to direct the course of:The pilot guided the plane to a safe landing.
- to supply (a person) with advice:guided me through many difficult times with his good advice.
- to manage;
supervise:He guided the business to its most profitable year. n. [countable] - a person who guides, esp. one hired to guide travelers, tourists, etc.
- a mark, tab, or the like to attract the eye and thus provide quick reference.
- a book, pamphlet, or the like with information, instructions, or advice;
guidebook or handbook. - a device that regulates or directs motion or action:a sewing-machine guide.
- Holistic Therapysomething that influences one's actions:Let your conscience be your guide.
guid•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024guide (gīd),USA pronunciation v., guid•ed, guid•ing, n. v.t. - 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.
- 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.
n. - a person who guides, esp. one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc.
- a mark, tab, or the like, to catch the eye and thus provide quick reference.
- 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.
- Holistic Therapya spirit believed to direct the utterances of a medium.
- Militarya member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
- Gmc; akin to wit2
- Old French gui(d)er (verb, verbal), gui(d)e (noun, nominal)
- Middle English giden (verb, verbal), gide (noun, nominal) 1325–75
guid′a•ble, adj. guide′less, adj. guid′er, n. guid′ing•ly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pilot, steer, escort. Guide, conduct, direct, lead imply showing the way or pointing out or determining the course to be taken. Guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course:to guide a traveler.To conduct is to precede or escort to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony:to conduct a guest to his room.To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure:to direct someone to the station.To lead is to bring onward in a course, guiding by contact or by going in advance; hence, fig., to influence or induce to some course of conduct:to lead a procession; to lead astray.
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged regulate, manage, govern, rule.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pilot, director, conductor.
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sign, signal, indication, key, clue.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged follow.
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