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guide

[gahyd] / gaɪd /




Usage

What are other ways to say guide? The verb guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course: to guide a traveler. To conduct is to precede or escort to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony: to conduct a guest to his room. To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure: to direct someone to the station. To lead is to bring 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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Discretion that is “suitably directed and limited” would “ensure … the sentencing authority is apprised of the information relevant to the imposition of sentence and provided with standards to guide its use of that information.”

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

As a rough guide, fill a quarter of your plate with protein foods, such as meat, fish, beans, lentils or chickpeas, at every meal.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Zoe Stephens, a British citizen, has led groups to North Korea as a tour guide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Discover handmade gifts and special experiences in our Father’s Day guide featuring the best of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"The map's warning said, 'And let your guide be made of wood,'" Marlie began hesitantly.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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