Thesaurus

direct

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DIRECT

1
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway <the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake>
Synonyms canalize, channelize, conduct, direct, funnel, pipe, siphon (also syphon)
2
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority <our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us>
Synonyms adjure, bid, boss (around), charge, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell
Near Antonyms comply (with), follow, keep, observe
Antonyms mind, obey
3
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority <the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left>
Related Words ask, petition, request; demand, require
Near Antonyms cancel, countermand, rescind
4
to look after and make decisions about <the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band>
5
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal <we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear>
6
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front <the guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise>
Synonyms conduct, direct, guide, marshal (also marshall), pilot, route, show, steer, usher
Related Words precede; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see; control, manage
Near Antonyms dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate
Antonyms follow, trail

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