guide synonyms

guide

n.

  1. One who guides others

    pilot, captain, pathfinder, scout, escort, cicerone, convoy, courier, director, exhibitor, vanguard, discoverer, explorer, lead, modernist, guru, conductor, usher, docent, pioneer, leader, superintendent, chaperone.

  2. A model

    pattern, design, example; see model 2.

guide

v.

  1. Direct

    supervise, oversee, control; see manage 1.

  2. To lead

    conduct, escort, show the way; see lead 1.

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