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Direct (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Directed; p. pr. & vb. n. Directing.]
    1. To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, “to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance”.

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    2. To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, “he directed me to the left-hand road”.

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    The Lord direct your into the love of God. 2 Thess. iii. 5.

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    The next points to which I will direct your attention. Lubbock.

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    3. To determine the direction or course of; to cause to go on in a particular manner; to order in the way to a certain end; to regulate; to govern; as, “to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army”.

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    I will direct their work in truth. Is. lxi. 8.

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    4. To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, “he directed them to go”.

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    I 'll first direct my men what they shall do. Shak.

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    5. To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to superscribe; as, “to direct a letter”.

    Syn. -- To guide; lead; conduct; dispose; manage; regulate; order; instruct; command.

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directed adj.
    1. having a specified direction; often used in combination; as, “goal-directed”.

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    2. marked with a destination; -- of mail or parcels; as, “I throw away all mail directed to `resident'”.  Opposite of unaddressed.

    Syn. -- addressed.

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