guiding
UK: ˈɡaɪdɪŋ | US: ˈɡaɪdɪŋ
adj. serving to direct or lead
n. the act of providing direction or advice
v. present participle of "guide" (to direct or influence)
The word "guiding" originates from the Old French verb "guider," meaning "to lead or direct," which itself derives from the Frankish *"wītan" (to show the way). The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle or gerund, indicating an ongoing action or state. The evolution reflects a straightforward combination of a directional root with a grammatical suffix, emphasizing continuous leadership or direction.
The guiding principles of the organization emphasize transparency.
She took a guiding role in the project’s early stages.
The stars were his guiding light during the voyage.
The teacher’s guiding hand helped the students succeed.
His guiding philosophy is to treat others with kindness.