guide in WordNet English dictionary

1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   steer  maneuver  manoeuver  manoeuvre  direct  point  head  guide  channelize  channelise 
   
2. take somebody somewhere
   "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
   lead  take  direct  conduct  guide 
   
3. pass over, across, or through
   "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
   guide  run  draw  pass 
   
4. use as a guide
   "They had the lights to guide on"
   guide  guide on 
   
5. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
   "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
   guide  steer 
   

1. a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
   guide 
   
2. a model or standard for making comparisons
   template  templet  guide 
   
3. something that offers basic information or instruction
   guidebook  guide 
   
4. someone employed to conduct others
   usher  guide 
   
5. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
   scout  pathfinder  guide 
   
6. someone who shows the way by leading or advising
   guide