give directions

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command v.
direct v.

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

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give directions

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

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

Perhaps you prefer Sean Penn punching the Church Lady, Stefon detailing the hottest clubs on “Weekend Update,” David S. Pumpkins riding an elevator or watching the Californians give directions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024

For the first time since the park’s founding, there will be no rangers in gray and green to greet or give directions.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2024

In a way, she was relieved to let somebody else give directions and make decisions.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

give directions

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