directed
adjective
di·rect·ed də-ˈrek-təd 
dī-
1
: subject to supervision or regulation
a directed reading program for students
2
: having a positive or negative sense
directed line segment
directedness noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Summering, directed and co-written by James Ponsoldt (The End of the Tour, The Spectacular Now), doesn’t work as a regular movie, the sort with characters and plot and narrative movement. 
Matthew Lickona, National Review, 13 Aug. 2022 The World was about as organized as all-cat produced and directed episode of Dancing with the Stars or rather Dancing with the Stars Who are Also Cats. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 May 2022 Wilson was inspired to sign up to become a non-directed kidney donor after seeing a friend’s post on Facebook. Fox News, 17 May 2022 Try a more active and directed approach by conducting a little scavenger hunt for your senses, Dr. Stryer says. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 8 June 2022 Walter, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, directed co-defendant Ryan Michael Reavis to give the pills to co-defendant Cameron James Pettit, who then sold them to Miller. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 17 May 2022 But a majority of the council, including members Mike Morasco, Joe Garcia and Tina Inscoe, directed staff to come back with a balanced budget and consider a draw on the pension reserve fund as a last resort. Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2022 Among the competition highlight of this year’s selection include Agnieszka Smocynska’s The Silent Twins starring Letitia Wright and Jodhi May, and Beast, the directorial debut of actress Riley Koeugh, co-directed with Gina Gammell. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2022 Stanley Donen, who co-directed and co-choreographed it, didn't think the movie would do very well. Simon Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 See More
Matthew Lickona, National Review, 13 Aug. 2022 The World was about as organized as all-cat produced and directed episode of Dancing with the Stars or rather Dancing with the Stars Who are Also Cats. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 May 2022 Wilson was inspired to sign up to become a non-directed kidney donor after seeing a friend’s post on Facebook. Fox News, 17 May 2022 Try a more active and directed approach by conducting a little scavenger hunt for your senses, Dr. Stryer says. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 8 June 2022 Walter, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, directed co-defendant Ryan Michael Reavis to give the pills to co-defendant Cameron James Pettit, who then sold them to Miller. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 17 May 2022 But a majority of the council, including members Mike Morasco, Joe Garcia and Tina Inscoe, directed staff to come back with a balanced budget and consider a draw on the pension reserve fund as a last resort. Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2022 Among the competition highlight of this year’s selection include Agnieszka Smocynska’s The Silent Twins starring Letitia Wright and Jodhi May, and Beast, the directorial debut of actress Riley Koeugh, co-directed with Gina Gammell. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2022 Stanley Donen, who co-directed and co-choreographed it, didn't think the movie would do very well. Simon Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing directed
directed
verb
1
as in channeled
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake Synonyms & Similar Words
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- channeled
- funneled
- conducted
- channelled
- carried
- funnelled
- channelized
- piped
- siphoned
- focused
- conveyed
- canalized
- transmitted
- syphoned
- concentrated
- consolidated
- focussed
2
as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us Synonyms & Similar Words
- instructed
- ordered
- told
- asked
- commanded
- advised
- enjoined
- begged
- charged
- requested
- bade
- warned
- adjured
- required
- bid
- appointed
- petitioned
- authorized
- compelled
- commissioned
- assigned
- entreated
- forced
- led
- controlled
- bossed (around)
- counseled
- supervised
- conducted
- beseeched
- managed
- obliged
- counselled
- oversaw
- constrained
- superintended
- coerced
- besought
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- followed
- observed
- obeyed
- kept
- minded
- complied (with)
3
as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left Synonyms & Similar Words
- ordered
- requested
- asked
- mandated
- dictated
- required
- called
- commanded
- demanded
- decreed
- ordained
- called for
- petitioned
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cancelled
- canceled
- countermanded
- rescinded
4
as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band Synonyms & Similar Words
- supervised
- operated
- controlled
- managed
- oversaw
- conducted
- handled
- regulated
- governed
- ran
- run
- administered
- guided
- tended
- administrated
- steered
- kept
- led
- superintended
- protected
- carried on
- watched over
- overlooked
- stewarded
- watched
- piloted
- presided (over)
- guarded
- codirected
- safeguarded
- minded
- co-directed
- micromanaged
- stage-managed
- comanaged
- co-managed
- cared (for)
5
as in aimed
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear Synonyms & Similar Words
- aimed
- headed
- focused
- steered
- trained
- cast
- pinpointed
- leveled
- held
- levelled
- bent
- set
- oriented
- concentrated
- sighted
- faced
- inclined
- focussed
- bore
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- diverted
- deflected
- averted
- shunted
- curved
- sidetracked
- detoured
- rechanneled
- rechannelled
6
as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front the guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise Synonyms & Similar Words
- steered
- guided
- accompanied
- led
- conducted
- routed
- showed
- ushered
- piloted
- marshaled
- escorted
- preceded
- marshalled
- controlled
- attended
- managed
- chaperoned
- convoyed
- saw
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- followed
- trailed
- hounded
- shadowed
- dogged
- tailed
- tailgated