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give directions

VERB
command
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint authorize call for direct require tell
STRONG
adjure ban bar beckon bid call charge check cite compel debar dictate enact enjoin exact forbid grant impose inflict inhibit instruct interdict oblige ordain order ordinate proclaim prohibit requisition restrain set subpoena summon task warn
WEAK
call on call the signals call upon force upon give orders lay down the law mark out put foot down rule out send for take charge take the lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject
STRONG
aid allow approve ask assist cancel conceal disallow free help hinder liberate permit prevent refuse stop veto
WEAK
contradict countermand follow oppose recall reverse revoke
VERB
direct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address advise command deliver inform instruct order tell warn
STRONG
bid charge dictate enjoin lecture read
WEAK
give orders
Antonyms
WEAK
diverge misdirect misguide mislead mismanage neglect

Example Sentences

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Locals give directions to out-of-towners using churches as landmarks, and a Masonic lodge was promoting a squirrel hunt one recent day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The child appeared to struggle communicating with his sibling and mother, while his brother repeatedly tried to give directions to him in Spanish with little avail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He said Ms Ventura usually appeared comfortable, but sometimes Combs would give directions that would make her wince or sigh.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

They give directions, answer questions and soothe the weary and worried, all without missing a beat.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

I was so unique people would give directions using me as a landmark.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah