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A person who tends and rears sheep or other livestock

(figurative) One who protects or watches over someone or something

An ordained Christian minister

To guide or direct in a particular direction

To provide advice or tutelage to

To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance)

To take or be in charge of a movement or endeavor

To control or determine the process or direction of

To protect or guard someone while accompanying them

To arrange in a particular order or position

Keep control over

To point in a direction

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Noun

A person who tends and rears sheep or other livestock

livestock farmer

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“Born in Grindelwald, Christian Almer spent the early part of his life as a shepherd and cheesemaker on the Zasenberg Alp.”

Noun

(figurative) One who protects or watches over someone or something

knight in shining armour

security officer

tower of strength

knight on a white charger

protection officer

supervisory body

guardian spirit

fairy godmother

ministering angel

correctional officer

corrections officer

knight in shining armor

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“You are my shepherd and guardian. In you, I am never in need. I rest in green and fertile pastures. The security of your provision rids me of all anxiety.”

Noun

An ordained Christian minister

man of the cloth

assistant curate

turn-around collar

minister of religion

person of the cloth

woman of the cloth

proselytizer^US

member of clergy

proselytiser^UK

father confessor

church official

religious teacher

school chaplain

prison chaplain

air force chaplain

clergyman/woman

ordained minister

television evangelist

television preacher

military chaplain

spreader of the faith

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Verb

To guide or direct in a particular direction

hold someone's hand

show the way to

go together with

show to the door

come along with

give directions to

point in the direction of

indicate the way

bear someone company

hang around with

trail around with

string along with

shlep along with

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“She watched Charissa shepherd her daughter through the crowds and around the tables to the exit door.”

Verb

To provide advice or tutelage to

give instruction to

give information to

give counsel to

give direction to

make suggestions to

give someone tips

explain things to

show the way to

give counselling to

make recommendations to

be responsible for the education of

lick into shape

put through the grind

put through the mill

put someone through their paces

give lessons to

whip into shape

din something into

give instructions

familiarize with

make conversant with

put in the picture

put in the picture about

give the gen about

give the low-down on

teach information

make something clear to

give a grounding in

give the lowdown

give the low-down

supply with facts

give counselling

offer suggestions

make recommendations

give instruction

give directions

give an idea of

give a rundown of

bring to notice

bring to public attention

indoctrinate in

keep up to speed with

keep up to date

make better known

make conversant

give a demonstration of

show how something is done

show how something works

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“I knew she wanted to learn more about something I did. I knew I would shepherd her through the steps.”

Verb

To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance)

scrimp and save

cut expenditure

decrease wastage

be more economical

buy more cheaply

tighten your belt

count the pennies

husband your resources

scrimp and scrape

watch the pennies

be on a shoestring

draw in one's horns

keep within means

pinch the pennies

rake and scrape

stretch a dollar

be sparing with

be economical with

be parsimonious with

pull in one's horns

be tight-fisted with

run a tight ship

be tight-fisted

reduce expenditure

look after the pence

cut your coat according to your cloth

spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar

save for rainy day

be parsimonious

use economically

be careful with

manage thriftily

save for a rainy day

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Verb

To take or be in charge of a movement or endeavor

Verb

To control or determine the process or direction of

exert influence on

have an impact on

have an effect on

keep a tight rein on

get the better of

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Verb

To protect or guard someone while accompanying them

be responsible for

be in charge of

be in control of

point in the right direction

be in command of

be in the saddle

be in the driving seat

be in the driver's seat

exercise control over

pull the strings

be at the helm of

control the affairs of

put on the right track

be in driver's seat

keep one's eye on

be the leader of

have control of

be at the head of

keep under surveillance

be in power over

have authority over

take the chair of

keep watch over

call the shots in

keep a beady eye on

call the signals

call the tune in

lay down the law

keep a check on

call the shots of

keep under observation

pay attention to

assume command of

have control over

keep under guard

hold dominion over

exercise authority over

be in the chair at

take the reins of

be in authority over

assume command over

be accountable for

call the tune for

be the proprietor of

exercise authority

call the shots on

keep under thumb

keep up to date with

keep in touch with

serve the people

take control of

be attentive of

control the content of

perform official duties

be the editor of

have a handle on

carry out official duties

ride roughshod over

throw your weight around

impose one's will on

tell someone what to do

throw one's weight about

use strong-arm tactics on

pull things together

have the bright idea of

be the brains behind

wear the trousers

have something in the palm of one's hand

have someone in one's hip pocket

have someone in the palm of one's hand

hold the purse strings

have someone eating out of one's hand

have a hold over

hold purse strings

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Verb

To arrange in a particular order or position

compartmentalize^US

compartmentalise^UK

whip into shape

place in formation

put into position

set into position

place at intervals

gather together

bring into line

arrange in line

knock into shape

lick into shape

clear the decks

put in good shape

get into columns

characterize^US

characterise^UK

organize systematically

make spick and span

arrange in order

arrange in a series

give structure to

get it together

get your act together

be responsible for

keep a beady eye on

pull things together

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Verb

Keep control over

Verb

To point in a direction

turn something on someone

set your sights on

have your sights on

be brought to bear

become attached

get in one's sights

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