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to guide
01
to show the correct way or place to someone
Transitive: to guide sb/sth somewhere
Examples
The map will guide you to the destination.
The experienced hiker guided the group through the mountain trails.
02
to direct or influence someone's motivation or behavior
Transitive: to guide sb/sth
Examples
The teacher 's advice helped to guide her students toward success.
Parents often try to guide their children in making good decisions.
Guide
01
a person who leads or advises others on the way to go
Examples
Her mentor was a guide, offering wisdom during tough decisions.
The scout acted as a guide through the dense forest trail.
1.1
a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around
Dialect
American
American
Examples
During our trip to the vineyard, the guide explained the process of wine making.
Our guide for the castle tour had interesting stories about the royal family.
02
a tool that explains symbols, colors, or codes on a map, chart, or diagram to make it easier to understand
Examples
The guide at the bottom of the map explained what each color-coded region represented.
Before analyzing the graph, she checked the guide to understand the symbols used for different data points.
03
a standard or model used for comparison or reference
Examples
The company 's values serve as a guide for ethical decision-making.
Her successful project was a guide for how to manage future tasks.
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