Other Words for Direct

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Direct as a Adjective has these synonyms:

manage, handle, run, administer, govern, regulate, control, operate, superintend, supervise, command, head up, rule, call the shots
Example: She directs the company with an iron hand.

straightforward, unmitigated, outright, matter-of-fact, categorical, plain, clear, unambiguous, unmistakable, to the point, without or with no beating about the bush, unqualified, unequivocal, point-blank, explicit, express
Example: I expect a direct answer to my direct question. Have you direct evidence of his guilt? That was a gross insult and a direct lie.

unbroken, lineal
Example: He claims to be a direct descendant of Oliver Cromwell's.

uninterrupted, unreflected, unrefracted, without interference, unobstructed
Example: She cannot remain in direct sunlight for very long.

Direct as a Verb has these synonyms:

aim, focus, level, point, train, turn
Example: That bullet was directed at my heart. Direct your attention to the front of the room.

guide, lead, conduct, pilot, steer, show or point (the way), be at the helm, advise, counsel, instruct, mastermind,her, escort
Example: He has directed the company for 40 years, through good times and bad. Can you direct me to the post office.

send, address, post, mail
Example: Please direct the letter to my home.

straight, unswerving, shortest, undeviating, through
Example: We turned off the direct road to take in the view.

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