STEER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STEER?

Need another word that means the same as “steer”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “steer” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Steer” are: guide, channelise, channelize, direct, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, conduct, lead, take, usher, escort, shepherd, marshal, herd, bullock, hint, tip, wind

Steer as a Noun

Definitions of "Steer" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “steer” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An indication of potential opportunity.
• The type of steering of a vehicle.
• A piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation.
• Castrated bull.

Synonyms of "Steer" as a noun (5 Words)

bullock	Young bull.
hint	An indirect suggestion. A hint mockery in her manner.
lead	A position of leadership especially in the phrase take the lead. The 8 was an inspired lead.
tip	The pointed or rounded end or extremity of something slender or tapering. The rubber tip of the walking stick.
wind	Wind instruments or specifically woodwind instruments forming a band or a section of an orchestra. The wind howled about the building.

Usage Examples of "Steer" as a noun

• The need for the NHS to be given a clear steer as to its future direction.
• Some cars boast four-wheel steer.

Steer as a Verb

Definitions of "Steer" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “steer” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
• Direct (oneself) somewhere.
• Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
• Be a guiding or motivating force or drive.
• Follow (a course) in a specified direction.
• (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction.
• Guide the movement or course of.

Synonyms of "Steer" as a verb (17 Words)

channelise	Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
channelize	Send from one person or place to another. Channelize the country for better transportation.
conduct	Transmit a form of energy such as heat or electricity by conduction. Surveys conducted among students.
direct	Plan and direct a complex undertaking. Direct your anger towards others not towards yourself.
guide	Use as a guide. He guided her to the front row and sat beside her.
head	Remove the head of. The wheat headed early this year.
herd	Cause to herd drive or crowd together. They were herded into a bus.
lead	Lead extend or afford access. They are waiting for an expansion of world trade to lead a recovery.
maneuver	Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. She maneuvered herself into the directorship.
manoeuver	Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
manoeuvre	Carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end. She tried to manoeuvre her trolley round people.
marshal	Direct the movement of (an aircraft) on the ground at an airport. Marshal the troops.
point	Give a point to. The gun points with ease.
shepherd	Tend as a shepherd as of sheep or goats. I shepherded them through the door.
take	Take on a certain form attribute or aspect. Everything you say he takes it the wrong way.
usher	Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums. The usher showed us to our seats.

Usage Examples of "Steer" as a verb

• He steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay.
• The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses.
• He made an attempt to steer the conversation back to Heather.
• He had steered her to a chair.
• The ship steered into port.
• The fishermen were steering a direct course for Koepang.
• He let Lily steer.

Associations of "Steer" (30 Words)

amphibious	Relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water. Frogs are amphibious animals.
bicycle	Ride a bicycle. They spent the holidays bicycling around the beautiful Devonshire countryside.
bike	A motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame. A bike ride.
boat	A serving dish in the shape of a boat. They boated the timber down the lake.
control	The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. She is a very controlling mother and doesn t let her children grow up.
coxswain	The helmsman and skipper of a lifeboat.
feint	Any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack. The midfielder feinted to shoot.
machiavellian	Of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended.
maneuver	Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.
motorcycle	Ride a motorcycle.
oar	Propel with or as if with oars row. She pulled hard on the oars.
overindulgence	Excessive gratification of a person’s wishes. Her alleged overindulgence in alcohol.
paddle	Each of the boards fitted round the circumference of a paddle wheel or mill wheel. Ask the mother if she minds the offspring getting paddled from time to time.
plot	Mark (a route or position) on a chart. He started to plot lines of ancient sites.
ploy	A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one’s own advantage. The president has dismissed the referendum as a ploy to buy time.
port	A place seaport or airport where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country. We were porting all in the club after dinner.
rudder	Application of a rudder in steering a boat ship or aircraft. Bring the aircraft to a stall and apply full rudder.
sail	The use of sailing ships as a means of transport. The boat can no longer carry that area of sail.
scheme	Arrange according to a colour scheme. He schemed to bring about the collapse of the government.
scull	Propel with sculls. She had to be sculled through the floods.
stratagem	Skill in devising plans or schemes; cunning. A series of devious stratagems.
strategically	In a way that relates to the gaining of a military advantage. We have to think strategically about how best to utilize our facilities.
strategy	An elaborate and systematic plan of action. He was a genius when it came to military strategy.
submarine	Control a submarine. Submarine volcanic activity.
tactic	The art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and of organizing operations, especially during contact with an enemy. Basic infantry tactics were taught by guest instructors.
tactics	A plan for attaining a particular goal.
tiller	Grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers.
tram	Travel by tram. A tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine.
warfare	Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict. Diplomatic warfare.
wheel	Move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle. The birds wheeled and dived.