Steer

Synonyms of steer

• guide
• direct
• control

Antonyms of steer

• follow
• obey
• wander

Collocations of steer

steer clear

Frequency: 80 %

It's best to steer clear of that neighborhood at night.

steer the ship

Frequency: 70 %

He was able to steer the ship safely into harbor.

steer the conversation

Frequency: 65 %

She tried to steer the conversation towards a more positive topic.

steer the wheel

Frequency: 50 %

She carefully steered the wheel to avoid the pothole.

steer a course

Frequency: 45 %

The captain had to steer a course around the storm.

Idiomatic Expressions for steer

• Phrase: steer someone in the right direction
  Meaning: to give someone guidance or advice to help them make a decision
  Usage: I steered my friend in the right direction when she was trying to choose a college to attend.