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What is the verb for direct?

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direct
  1. To manage, control, steer.
  2. To aim (something) at (something else).
  3. To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
  4. To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.
  5. (dated) To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.
  6. Synonyms:
      7. control, manage, run, conduct, govern, handle, administer, guide, lead, oversee, regulate, rule, supervise, superintend, administrate, advise, command, coordinate, head, operate, overlook, steward, tend, orchestrate, engineer, influence, mastermind, boss, dispose, dominate, preside, preside over, quarterback, shepherd, be in charge of, be in command of, be in control of, be responsible for, be the boss of, exercise control over, run the show, be at the helm of, head up, pull the strings, run things, be in the saddle, call the shots, have the say, take the reins, be in the driving seat … more
  7. Examples:
      8. “Managers are using advanced software to remotely direct their staff over the internet.”
      “My boss would direct me to get her a cup of coffee.”
      “She would direct her camera towards the beautiful landscape before her.”
directed
  1. simple past tense and past participle of direct
  2. Synonyms:
      3. led, presided over, headed, commanded, had control of, had charge of, supervised, governed, oversaw, regulated, superintended, chaired, ran, masterminded, ruled, orchestrated, controlled, conducted, guided, held sway over, took the chair of, administered, organized, managed, mastered, reigned over, dominated, domineered, headed up, called the shots, bossed, captained, organised, ran the show, helmed, put on the right track, run, handled, leaded, stewarded, overlooked, administrated, operated, advised, tended, coordinated, engineered, influenced, shepherded, run things … more
directs
  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of direct
  2. Synonyms:
      3. shows, escorts, guides, takes, accompanies, chaperones, leads, steers, walks, attends, brings, chaperons, pilots, routes, sees, shepherds, ushers, marshals, conducts, convoys, goes with, navigates, points the way, indicates the way, points in the direction of, shows the way, gives directions to, companions, companies, follows, squires, leads the way, assists, keeps company, goes along with, helps, herds, consorts, tags along with, travels with, conveys, drives, takes out, carries, comes along, partners, tags along, consorts with, comes with, shows around … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “To meet flight safety objectives, the system also directs signals and data to cockpit voice and flight data recorders.”
      “The system propagates an acoustic energy beam, which the antenna array directs against one of the buildings.”
      “The center also plans, directs and controls the sorties that provide troops with a constant tactical air support.”
directeth
  1. (archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of direct
directing
  1. present participle of direct
  2. Synonyms:
      3. using, employing, utilizing, wielding, working, harnessing, utilising, adopting, engaging, fielding, manipulating, operating, plying, availing yourself of, making do with, making use of, maneuvering, manoeuvring, applying, appropriating, availing oneself of, calling upon, deploying, exploiting, resorting, taking advantage of, finding a use for, handling, putting into service, running, guiding, calling into play, turning to account, putting to good use … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “The authorities give judges no help in directing juries on the quantum of exemplary damages.”
      “This is Argento's first shot at directing in English and it's clear that she has an accomplished eye and a fine visual sense.”
      “The men are seeking a court order directing the government to uphold their constitutional rights.”
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