guiding Definition

guide
verb guided, guiding

1. To lead, direct or show the way to someone.

Thesaurus: lead, conduct, pilot, steer, point, shepherd.
2. To control or direct the movement or course of something.

Thesaurus: direct, supervise, oversee, control, rule, manage, command, govern, regulate, handle.
3. To advise or influence.

Example: be guided by your parents
Thesaurus: advise, lead, steer, point, counsel, teach, educate, train, sway, shepherd.

noun

1. Someone who leads the way for eg tourists or mountaineers.

Thesaurus: pathfinder, pilot, scout, escort, pioneer, usher, docent, tutor, vanguard, chaperon.
2. Any device used to direct movement.
3. A guidebook.
4. A member of a worldwide youth organization for girls. US equivalent Girl Scout.

Form: Guide
5. Someone or something, especially a quality, which influences another person's decisions or behaviour.

Example: Let truth be your guide
Thesaurus: model, pattern, example, standard, exemplar, ideal, inspiration, polestar, beacon, signpost.

Etymology: 14c: from French guider.