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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 look after and make decisions about, especially in a position of leadership

To take, or be in, charge of

To arrange in a particular order or position

Keep control over

To control or determine the process or direction of

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

knight on a white charger

security officer

protection officer

prison wardress

guardian spirit

fairy godmother

ministering angel

supervisory body

tower of strength

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

member of clergy

proselytizer^US

proselytiser^UK

father confessor

church official

school chaplain

prison chaplain

air force chaplain

clergyman/woman

ordained minister

military chaplain

television evangelist

television preacher

religious teacher

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

have control of

be in charge of

give directions to

indicate the way

point in the direction of

be in command of

be the leader of

take the reins of

be at the helm of

exercise authority over

be in the saddle

be in authority over

have authority over

assume command of

exercise control over

hold dominion over

be in control of

take control of

have a handle on

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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

whip into shape

give lessons to

din something into

teach information

give a grounding in

make something clear to

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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

reduce expenditure

look after the pence

spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar

save for rainy day

be parsimonious

be tight-fisted

take short cuts

cut your coat according to your cloth

use economically

be careful with

manage thriftily

save for a rainy day

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Verb

To look after and make decisions about, especially in a position of leadership

be in charge of

be in control of

be responsible for

keep one's eye on

be in driver's seat

be in command of

exercise control over

pull the strings

be at the helm of

be in the saddle

be in the driving seat

control the affairs of

point in the right direction

be in the driver's seat

put on the right track

keep a beady eye on

pull things together

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Verb

To take, or be in, charge of

blaze the trail

be in the forefront of

be the driving force behind

lay the first stone

lead the way for

lead the way in

be in the vanguard of

be in the van of

get the jump on

go out in front

be in the front line of

be in charge of

have control of

be in command of

be the leader of

be at the helm of

be in control of

have control over

be at the head of

have a handle on

take control of

throw your weight around

throw one's weight about

lay down the law

ride roughshod over

tell someone what to do

impose one's will on

use strong-arm tactics on

take the reins of

exercise authority over

be in the saddle

be in authority over

have authority over

assume command of

exercise control over

hold dominion over

be responsible for

pull the strings

be in driver's seat

be in the driving seat

be in power over

take the chair of

call the shots in

point in the right direction

put on the right track

call the signals

be in the driver's seat

call the tune in

be in the chair at

give directions

assume command over

call the shots of

call the shots on

keep under thumb

control the affairs of

bend to your will

keep one's eye on

exercise authority

be at the controls

serve the people

put to good use

take advantage of

turn to account

put into service

avail oneself of

avail yourself of

use to advantage

twist round one's little finger

turn to one's advantage

take the helm of

have someone in the palm of one's hand

have a hold over

hold the purse strings

wear the trousers

hold purse strings

have someone eating out of one's hand

have something in the palm of one's hand

have someone in one's hip pocket

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Verb

To arrange in a particular order or position

compartmentalize^US

compartmentalise^UK

whip into shape

put into position

set into position

place in formation

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

put perpendicular

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 control or determine the process or direction of

exert influence on

have an effect on

have an impact on

get the better of

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Verb

To point in a direction

be brought to bear

turn something on someone

set your sights on

have your sights on

become attached

turn something on

get in one's sights

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