Antonyms for steer
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : steer |
| Phonetic Transcription : stɪər |
Definition of steer
Origin :- "guide the course of a vehicle," Old English steran (Mercian), stieran (West Saxon), from Proto-Germanic *steurijanan (cf. Old Norse styra, Old Frisian stiora, Dutch sturen, Old High German stiuren, German steuern "to steer," Gothic stiurjan "to establish, assert"), related to *steuro "a rudder, a steering" (cf. Old English steor "helm, rudder," German Steuer and first element in starboard), from PIE *steu-ro- (cf. Greek stauros "stake, pole"), from root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).
- The notion is of a stiff, upright pillar or post used in steering. To steer clear of in the figurative sense of "to avoid completely" is recorded from 1723. Related: Steered; steering. Steering committee in the U.S. political sense is recorded from 1887.
- verb guide, direct on a course
- Peart and cunnin', but a heap too wise fur you, son; take my steer on that.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Garmer tried to steer me off this line of stocks the other night.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- I was tired of trying to steer a course for myself, with no compass to go by.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- Taking Misargyrides' arm and attempting to steer him off-stage.
- Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
- Well, I'll tell you somethin'—will you put down a good bet if I steer you straight?
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- Now here was a satisfactory boy, on the spot, whom he could teach, and have to steer for him.
- Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri
- He knew the sea well, and it would be pleasant to steer on it one to whom it was all new—all, all.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- A man whom I liked very much was busy experimenting how to steer balloons.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- "I didn't want to stop you," she continued, trying to steer an even course.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- How'm I goin' to see to steer with that smackin' me between the eyes every other second?
- Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
Synonyms for steer
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