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direct

[dih-rekt, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ- /










Usage

What are other ways to say direct? To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure: to direct someone to the station. To conduct is to precede or escort them to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony: to conduct a guest to his room. Guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course: to guide a traveler. To lead is to bring them onward in a course, guiding by contact or by going in advance; hence, figuratively, to influence or induce to some course of conduct: to lead a procession; to lead astray.

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Supporters hope it will lead to direct low-cost lending to governments as well as credit guarantees for commercial banks that give loans to defence companies.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

"It is something extremely direct, narrative and engaging," he said of Giotto's work.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Known as nonreciprocal components, they are widely used in microwave and optical systems to direct signals and reduce unwanted reflections.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Another principle: Parking will be constructed at key points with direct access to outside streets leaving the interior space free of cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

To me, he’s all wavy looking because my eyes have instantly filled with water from the direct hit.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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