Synonyms of guides

guides 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of guide

1

as in coaches

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

the pastry chef guided her through the creation of the wedding cake, showing her how to ice the layers, fashion the elaborate decorations, and assemble the whole shebang

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coaches
• shows
• leads
• accompanies
• teaches
• tutors
• mentors
• steers
• informs
• counsels
• pilots
• escorts
• shepherds
• walks through
• trains
• engineers
• supervises
• directs
• instructs
• schools
• oversees
• sees
• convoys
• enlightens
• briefs
• sways
• drills
• superintends
• chaperones
• chaperons
• attends
• squires
• inculcates
• godfathers
• indoctrinates
• nurtures
• fosters
• cultivates

2

as in supervises

to look after and make decisions about

thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervises
• oversees
• controls
• operates
• manages
• handles
• regulates
• conducts
• runs
• governs
• directs
• tends
• keeps
• administers
• protects
• watches over
• leads
• stewards
• superintends
• carries on
• administrates
• presides (over)
• steers
• watches
• overlooks
• pilots
• guards
• minds
• safeguards
• cares (for)
• stage-manages
• codirects
• micromanages
• comanages

3

as in steers

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

would be happy to guide you folks to the historic part of town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steers
• leads
• shows
• accompanies
• routes
• directs
• ushers
• conducts
• pilots
• escorts
• marshals
• marshalls
• precedes
• controls
• chaperons
• chaperones
• sees
• manages
• convoys
• attends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follows
• trails
• tails
• shadows
• dogs
• hounds
• tailgates

guides

2 of 2

noun

plural of guide

as in guards

one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy

followed our guide through the dangerous mountain trails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guards
• attendants
• companions
• escorts
• leaders
• pilots
• shadows
• chaperons
• conductors
• squires
• chaperones
• sidekicks
• convoys
• couriers
• honor guards
• outriders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guides

Verb

An instructor guides the class through shaping a cylinder, then attaching the bottom and handle. —Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025

Setting out with a plan guides the entire process and leads you to a polished result. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025

Alice then guides both parents and students through the entire process, tracking deadlines and communicating status to reduce stress and ensure a successful outcome. —Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

During this time, a signposted car and cycling route guides visitors past the area’s most beautiful tulip fields. —Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025

Our limited newsletter series guides you on how to minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025

That effort guides decision-making about the composition of our routine flu shots as well as helps researchers determine when and how to develop novel vaccines against potential pandemic-causing pathogens. —Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025

Through engaging, frank examples from his successes and stumbles, Spencer-Taylor guides readers through the innovation process. —Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

The role of the chair, who guides fundraising, recruiting and organizing efforts for Democrats nationally, holds particular importance in years when the party is outside of the White House and lacks a de facto leader. —Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2025