Directs
/dɪˈrɛkts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of direct; to manage or guide by advice, influence, or authority.
The judge directs the courtroom proceedings with authority.
Forms
- direct
- directed
- directing
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'directs' derives from 'direct' and does not have independent definitions; usage depends on the base verb's sense.
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