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noun
- a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
noun
- a model or standard for making comparisons
noun
- something that offers basic information or instruction
noun
- someone who shows the way by leading or advising
noun
- someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
noun
- someone employed to conduct others
verb
- pass over, across, or through
verb
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
verb
- take somebody somewhere
verb
- use as a guide
verb
- be a guiding or motivating force or drive
Example sentences
He ran his eyes over her body
She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
He drew her hair through his fingers
we led him to our chief
can you take me to the main entrance?
He conducted us to the palace
They had the lights to guide on
The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses