| Main Entry: | helm |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | wheel |
Synonyms: |
command, control, controls, driver's seat, leadership, reins, rudder, steering wheel, tiller |
| Main Entry: | chair |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person in or position of authority |
Synonyms: |
captain, chairperson, director, fellowship, helm, instructorship, leader, monitor, position of control, principal, professorate, professorship, throne, tutor, tutorship |
| Main Entry: | lead |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | guide mentally; influence |
Synonyms: |
affect, bring, bring on, call the shots, cause, command, conduce, contribute, convert, direct, dispose, draw, get the jump on, go out in front, govern, head, helm, incline, induce, introduce, manage, motivate, move, persuade, preside over, prevail, produce, prompt, quarterback, result in, run things, serve, shepherd, spearhead*, spur, supervise, tend, trail-blaze |
Antonyms: |
comply, consent, follow, obey |
| Main Entry: | navigate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | guide along route, often over water |
Synonyms: |
captain*, cross, cruise, direct, drive, handle, head out for, helm, journey, lay the course, maneuver, operate, pilot, plan, plot, ride out, sail, skipper, steer, voyage |
Antonyms: |
get lost |
| Main Entry: | reign |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | have power over; prevail |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in power, be in the driver's seat, be supreme, boss, command, dominate, domineer, govern, head up, helm, hold power, hold sway, influence, manage, obtain, occupy, overrule, predominate, preponderate, rule, rule the roost, run the show, run things, sit, superabound, wear the crown |
| Notes: | rain is drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds; reign is a period during which somebody is dominant or powerful; rein is one of a pair of long leather straps connected to the bit or bridle and used to control a horse or other animal |
Antonyms: |
serve, submit |
| Main Entry: | run |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage, supervise |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in charge, be in driver's seat, be in saddle, boss, carry on, conduct, control, coordinate, direct, head, head up, helm, keep, lead, look after, operate, ordain, oversee, own, pull the strings, regulate, ride herd on, superintend, take care of |
Antonyms: |
obey, serve |
| Main Entry: | spearhead |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | lead, start |
Synonyms: |
bring, bring on, cause, direct, get the jump on, go out in front, guide, head, helm, influence, initiate, introduce, launch, motivate, move, originate, persuade, pioneer, produce, prompt, quarterback, run things, shepherd, spur, trail-blaze |
| Main Entry: | stalk |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | stem of plant |
Synonyms: |
axis, bent, helm, pedicel, pedicle, reed, shaft, spike, spire, support, trunk, twig, upright |
| Main Entry: | steer |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | guide, direct on a course |
Synonyms: |
be in the driver's seat, beacon, captain, conduct, control, drive, escort, govern, head for, helm, herd, lead, pilot, point, route, run, run things, see, shepherd, show, skipper, take over, take the helm, take the reins |
| Main Entry: | driver's seat |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | situation of control |
Synonyms: |
command, control, head, helm, reins, saddle, seat of authority, throne, wheel |