All quarterback synonyms
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Q q verb quarterback
- dispose β to give a tendency or inclination to; incline: His temperament disposed him to argue readily with people.
- influence β the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- ordain β to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon.
- shepherd β a male given name.
- call the shots β The person who calls the shots is in a position to tell others what to do.
- carry on β If you carry on doing something, you continue to do it.
- accompany β If you accompany someone, you go somewhere with them.
- educate β to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- escort β Accompany (someone or something) somewhere, esp. for protection or security, or as a mark of rank.
- maneuver β a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- manoeuvre β a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- navigate β to move on, over, or through (water, air, or land) in a ship or aircraft: to navigate a river.
- see β to perceive with the eyes; look at.
- sway β to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support.
- teach β to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
- train β Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- usher β James, 1581β1656, Irish prelate and scholar.
- attend β If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.
- beacon β A beacon is a light or a fire, usually on a hill or tower, which acts as a signal or a warning.
- convoy β A convoy is a group of vehicles or ships travelling together.
- coxswain β The coxswain of a lifeboat or other small boat is the person who steers the boat.
- engineer β A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.
- marshal β a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
- route β a course, way, or road for passage or travel: What's the shortest route to Boston?
- show β to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- spearhead β the sharp-pointed head that forms the piercing end of a spear.
- show the way β guide
- trailblaze β to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow.
- drive β to send, expel, or otherwise cause to move by force or compulsion: to drive away the flies; to drive back an attacking army; to drive a person to desperation.
- force β physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- get β to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- chaperone β A chaperone is someone who accompanies another person somewhere in order to make sure that they do not come to any harm.
- coerce β If you coerce someone into doing something, you make them do it, although they do not want to.
- compel β If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it.
- convey β To convey information or feelings means to cause them to be known or understood by someone.
- guard β to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- impel β to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action.
- induce β to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
- persuade β to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.
- precede β to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
- prevail β to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally: Silence prevailed along the funeral route.
- protect β to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- safeguard β something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
- span β the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
- squire β (in England) a country gentleman, especially the chief landed proprietor in a district.
- traverse β to pass or move over, along, or through.
- go along with β permit, consent to
- point out β a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- watch over β to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed.