DIRECT


Meaning of DIRECT in English

adj. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: ADDRESS 6, superscribe

2 to turn something toward its appointed or intended mark or goal FF1C; directed her eyes to the door FF1E;

Synonyms: address, aim, cast, head, incline, lay, level, point, present, set, train, turn, zero (in)

Related Words: beam; divert; fasten, focus

3

Synonyms: ADDRESS 3, apply, bend, buckle (down), devote, give, throw, turn

Related Words: fix, set, settle

Contrasted Words: deflect, divert; deviate, digress, diverge, swerve

4

Synonyms: GUIDE , conduct, escort, lead, pilot, route, see, shepherd, show, steer

Antonyms: misdirect

5

Synonyms: GOVERN 3, control, dominate, handle, manage

6

Synonyms: CONDUCT 3, carry on, keep, manage, operate, ordain, run

7

Synonyms: COMMAND , bid, charge, enjoin, instruct, order, tell, warn

Related Words: assign, define, prescribe

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