LEARNit Dictionary

guide

noun
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a person who shows other people the way to a place, especially somebody employed to show tourists around interesting places
راهنما, مرشد
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a person who advises you on how to live and behave
راهنما, مشاور, مرشد
A guru is the spiritual guide of his students.
His elder sister had been his guide, counsellor and friend.
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a book, magazine, app, etc. that gives you information, help or instructions about something
راهنما, کتاب راهنما, دستورالعمل
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on.
a Guide to Family Health
a step-by-step guide to creating your own website
study guides for mathematics and physics
an essential guide for every new parent
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a book that gives information about a place for travellers or tourists
کتاب راهنما, کتاب گردشگری
He has written a number of travel guides.
I consulted my guide as I walked around the cathedral.
a guide to Italy
see also audio guide
5
something that gives you enough information to be able to make a decision about something or form an opinion
راهنما, دستورالعمل
As a rough guide, allow half a cup of rice per person.
I let my feelings be my guide.
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a member of an organization (called the Guides or the Girl Scouts) that is similar to the Scouts and that trains girls in practical skills and does a lot of activities with them, for example camping
پیشاهنگ
compare brownie
verb
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to show somebody the way to a place, often by going with them; to show somebody a place that you know well
هدایت کردن, راهنمایی کردن
2
to direct or influence somebody’s behaviour or the development of something
راهنمایی کردن, هدایت کردن
He was always guided by his religious beliefs.
The following principles guided the development of the project.
This book will serve to guide you in the fulfilment of a successful relationship.
3
to explain something to somebody, especially something complicated or difficult
راهنمایی کردن, هدایت کردن
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures.
Olson does a good job guiding the reader through the complex issues involved.
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to help somebody/something to move in a particular direction; to move something in a particular direction
هدایت کردن, راهبری کردن
She took her arm and guided her across the busy road.
He guided her hand to his face.
The nurse guided the needle into position.
see also guiding