guided
UK: ˈɡaɪdɪd | US: ˈɡaɪdɪd
adj. directed or led by someone or something
vt. past tense and past participle of "guide" (to direct or influence the behavior or course of)
The word "guided" originates from the Old French "guider," meaning "to lead or direct," which itself derives from the Proto-Germanic *wītaną ("to observe, guard"). The suffix "-ed" marks it as the past tense or past participle form, indicating completed action. The evolution reflects a shift from physical leading (e.g., a guide showing a path) to abstract direction (e.g., guided principles).
The tour group was guided through the ancient ruins by an expert.
She guided the project to success with careful planning.
The teacher guided the students in solving the complex problem.
His decisions were guided by a strong moral compass.
The satellite is guided by advanced navigation systems.