guided
v.v. to show someone the way to a place or help them understand how to do something. You act as a leader or a teacher to make sure they reach their goal safely.
v. to lead or direct someone along a route or through a process. Transitive; implies a relationship where the subject possesses superior knowledge or authority over the path or procedure.
The local expert guided us through the forest.
The mentor guided the new employee through the complex software installation process step by step.
A series of carefully placed lanterns guided the guests toward the garden pavilion, ensuring no one strayed from the gravel path during the moonless night.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It frequently takes the preposition 'through' or 'to' to indicate the destination or process.
He guided to me the museumHe guided me to the museumThe verb is transitive and must be followed immediately by the person being helped, not a prepositional phrase.