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shep·herd
 shepherd
- pronunciation:
- she
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 rd
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who herds and watches over sheep at pasture.
The shepherd moved his flock to higher ground. |
| definition 2: |
one who guides, protects, and oversees.
Our minister is the shepherd of our congregation. |
| related words: |
escort, herd |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
shepherded, shepherding, shepherds |
| definition: |
to guide, protect, and oversee.
He shepherded us through the palace.- similar words:
- herd
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| related words: |
attend, chaperon, conduct, escort, graze, herd, huddle, lead, marshal, protect, run, tend |
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