guide

(noun) someone employed to conduct others. Synonyms: usher.

(noun) someone who shows the way by leading or advising.

(noun) something that offers basic information or instruction. Synonyms: guidebook.

(noun) a model or standard for making comparisons. Synonyms: template, templet.

(noun) someone who can find paths through unexplored territory. Synonyms: scout, pathfinder.

(noun) a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something.

(verb) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. Synonyms: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, channelize, channelise.

(verb) take somebody somewhere. Synonyms: lead, take, direct, conduct. Examples: "We lead him to our chief." "Can you take me to the main entrance?." "He conducted us to the palace."

(verb) be a guiding or motivating force or drive. Synonyms: steer. Examples: "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses."

(verb) use as a guide. Synonyms: guide on. Examples: "They had the lights to guide on."

(verb) pass over, across, or through. Synonyms: run, draw, pass. Examples: "He ran his eyes over her body." "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine." "He drew her hair through his fingers."