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guiding

guiding

1 3.0
Giving direction and help to show people what to do or where to go
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
translation icon : orientador
  • And that's, you know, that's the guiding principle of life, right?

So there are guiding questions you can use always.

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Examples

  • Kristin is deeply invested in the future of the pro-life movement, currently working as a member of The Guiding Star Project Board of Directors.

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  • I need to set guiding beliefs in my life.

  • We're going to add on some of the career guiding counselling stuff.

  • So allow that to be your bright guiding and shining light out of this.

  • So that's the guiding principle from which I proceed.

  • The teacher provided guiding questions to help students explore the topic more deeply.

  • His guiding philosophy emphasizes honesty and integrity in all aspects of life.

  • She serves as a guiding mentor who inspires others to achieve their goals.

Synonyms

to lead
vsguiding
1.0

To guide a group or be in charge

emphasises steady provision of direction rather than going first
to direct
vsguiding
617 3.7

To lead people in a performance or project

focuses on providing direction and influence rather than tight control
to guide
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313 1.0

To show someone the way by going with them

is wider, covering general influence and authority beyond showing the way
directing
vsguiding
3.5

Giving guidance and showing the way

focuses on broad influence rather than only supervising others

Compounds

A person who leads and inspires others in a group by example

How Influential

commanding
8 4.1
leading
1 3.9
guiding
1 3.0
directing
3.5

Surface Forms

guiding positive

Morphology

guiding = guide (transparent) = guide + ing

The adjective is the verbal '-ing' form of 'guide' meaning 'providing direction', a straightforward derivation.

Etymology

Guiding comes from the simple word guide, which originally meant 'to show the way', like a person who points out the path; so a guiding idea or hand is something that gives direction or leads you.