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direct

verbadverbadjective /dɪrɛkt/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 10
Definitions
verb

plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

adverb

without deviation

“the path leads directly to the lake”

verb

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

verb

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

“criticism directed at her superior”

verb

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

verb

be in charge of

adjective

being an immediate result or consequence

“a direct result of the accident”

verb

command with authority

“He directed the children to do their homework”

adjective

direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short

“a direct route”

verb

give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction

“I directed them towards the town hall”

verb

guide the actors in (plays and films)

verb

take somebody somewhere

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