I . v. a.
1.
Guide ( by the hand or something connected with the hand ).
2.
Conduct, direct, escort, go before as guide.
3.
Head, be at the head of, precede.
4.
Surpass, excel, have the ~ of, take the ~ of, outstrip, be in advance of.
5.
Allure, entice, induce, persuade, draw, prevail on.
6.
Pass, spend.
II . v. n.
1.
Show the way ( by going before ).
2.
Be the commander ( as of troops ).
3.
Conduce, contribute, tend, serve.
III . n.
1.
Guidance, direction, ~ership.
2.
Precedence.