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guiding

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/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ · guid-ing

To show or indicate the way to someone.

Meanings

verbformal

To show or indicate the way to someone.

کسی کو راستہ دکھانا یا اشارہ کرنا۔

رہنمائی کرنا

rahnumaai karna

Synonyms

leaddirectshowرہنمائی کرنادکھانالے جانا

Antonyms

misleadignoredistractغلط راستہ دکھانانظرانداز کرنادھیان بٹانا

Common Collocations

  • guiding principle
  • guiding light
  • guiding question

Example Sentences

The teacher is guiding her students towards achieving their goals.

استاد اپنے طلباء کو ان کے مقاصد حاصل کرنے کی طرف رہنمائی کر رہی ہے۔

Ustaad apne talba ko un ke maqasid hasil karne ki taraf rahnumaai kar rahi hai.

He is guiding the company through its financial difficulties.

وہ کمپنی کو اس کی مالی مشکلات سے گزار رہا ہے۔

Woh company ko is ki maali mushkilaat se guzara raha hai.

A mentor is crucial in guiding young professionals.

ایک رہنما نوجوان پیشہ ور افراد کی رہنمائی میں اہم ہوتا ہے۔

Aik rehnuma nojwan pesawar afrad ki rahnumaai mein ahm hota hai.

Easily Confused With

guideline:A guideline is a suggestion or rule that provides direction, while guiding refers to the act of leading or showing the way.

Word Family

guide
verbرہنما
guidance
nounرہنمائی
guided
adjectiveرہنمائی شدہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a guide leading you on a map.

Picture a compass showing the right direction.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

راستہ دکھاتا ہے جو رہنما، اُس کا ہی پیچھا کریں سب لوگ۔

Raasta dikhata hai jo rehnuma, us ka hi peecha karein sab log.

The one who shows the way, let everyone follow him.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

راہ دکھانے والے کی عزت کرنی چاہیے۔

Raah dikhane wale ki izzat karni chahiye.

One should honor the one who shows the way.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "gēodan" — to lead, to show the way

First known use: 14th century

The word 'guide' has evolved over centuries from Old English to its current form, becoming increasingly associated with direction and mentorship.