to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person

He guided us through the forest.

to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance.

to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path.

to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs.

to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity.

a person who guides, esp. one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc.

a mark, tab, or the like, to catch the eye and thus provide quick reference.

a guidebook.

a book, pamphlet, etc., giving information, instructions, or advice; handbook

an investment guide.

a guidepost.

a device that regulates or directs progressive motion or action

a sewing-machine guide.

a spirit believed to direct the utterances of a medium.

Military . a member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

verb

abandon , leave , misguide , mislead , neglect

noun

adviser , attendant , captain , chaperon , cicerone , conductor , controller , convoy , counselor , criterion , design , director , docent , escort , example , exemplar , exhibitor , genie , genius , guiding spirit , guru , ideal , inspiration , lead , leader , lodestar , mentor , model , monitor , paradigm , pathfinder , pattern , pilot , pioneer , rudder , scout , standard , superintendent , teacher , usher , vanguard , abcs , beacon * , bellwether * , bible , catalog , chapter and verse * , clue , compendium , directory , enchiridion , guidebook , guiding light , handbook , hot lead , key , landmark , manual , mark , marker , no-no’s , pointer , print , sign , signal , signpost , telltale , the book , the numbers , tip-off , vade mecum , shepherd , beacon , chaperonage , clew , counsellor , cynosure , dragoman , gospel , guardianship , guidance , maxim , measure , motto , outrider , paternalism , polestar , precedent , regulator , supervisor , warning

verb

accompany , advise , attend , beacon * , chaperon , command , conduct , contrive , control , convoy , counsel , coxswain , educate , engineer , escort , govern , handle , have a handle on , influence , instruct , manage , maneuver , marshal , navigate , oversee , pilot , quarterback , regulate , route , rule , see , shepherd , show , show the way , spearhead * , steer , superintend , supervise , sway , teach , trailblaze , train , usher , direct , lead , jockey , adviser , bellwether , bridle , buoy , captain , chaperone , cicerone , clue , conductor , convey , director , example , guru , inspiration , instructor , itinerary , landmark , leader , lodestar , manipulate , mark , master , mastermind , mentor , model , monitor , pathfinder , polestar , regulator , reign , rein , rudder , scout , teacher , tutor , vector