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guided

[gahy-did] / ˈgaɪ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
directed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conducted
STRONG
aimed assisted controlled counseled focused managed organized sponsored
WEAK
orderly purposeful
Antonyms
WEAK
misdirected vagrant wandering
ADJECTIVE
driven
Synonyms
STRONG
consumed directed forced galvanized herded impelled induced motivated obsessed possessed pushed steered
WEAK
Type A ambitious compulsive monomaniacal urged on
ADJECTIVE
governed
Synonyms
STRONG
administered commanded conducted directed driven led mastered overseen piloted subjugated superintended supervised
WEAK
under authority
Antonyms
WEAK
autonomous capricious free self-determined unruly
ADJECTIVE
governed
Synonyms
STRONG
dependent determined directed inclined influenced ordered regulated swayed
WEAK
consequent obedient
Antonyms
WEAK
autonomous capricious free self-determined unruly
ADJECTIVE
inspired
Synonyms
STRONG
divine exalted fired possessed touched transported uplifted
WEAK
carried away ecstatic
ADJECTIVE
managed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
educated handled
STRONG
coached counseled driven groomed influenced instructed persuaded primed taught urged
Antonyms
WEAK
free undisciplined uneducated ungoverned unsupervised wild
ADJECTIVE
operated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fulfilled managed negotiated regulated
STRONG
accomplished achieved administered contrived conveyed determined directed driven enforced executed finished governed handled maintained manipulated moved ordered performed practiced promoted revolved run served superintended supervised sustained transacted transported turned used wielded worked
ADJECTIVE
ushered
Synonyms
STRONG
announced attended directed heralded introduced led presented shown supervised

Example Sentences

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In 2008, he took over a young Chicago Blackhawks team that hadn’t been to the playoffs in five seasons and guided it to the conference finals.

From Los Angeles Times

The group chants tongue-twisters and numerical sequences, forward and backwards, in unison, guided by his rhythm.

From The Wall Street Journal

If confirmed, the results would challenge a foundational idea in astronomy that has guided research for nearly 50 years.

From Science Daily

Nigeria's information minister said Friday that the US strikes in northwest Nigeria conducted on Christmas Day used guided missiles launched from drones.

From Barron's

The 78-year-old Englishman guided Portsmouth to 2008 FA Cup glory but Friday's win in a steeplechase, considered only second in prestige to the Cheltenham Gold Cup, will probably share pride of place in his life.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.