guide

/ˈgīd/

Middle English gide, guide, from Anglo-French, from Old Occitan guida, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wītan to look after, witan to know

noun

  1. one that leads or directs another's way

  2. a person who exhibits and explains points of interest

  3. something that provides a person with guiding information

needed a guide for the safari

The museum guide was very helpful.

verb

  1. to act as a guide to : direct in a way or course

  2. to direct, supervise, or influence usually to a particular end

  3. to superintend the training or instruction of

He guided us around the city.

guide lead steer pilot engineer mean to direct in a course or show the way to be followed. guide implies intimate knowledge of the way and of all its difficulties and dangers. lead implies showing the way and often keeping those that follow under control and in order.

noun

  1. a dog trained to lead the blind