Direct synonyms

Direct synonyms such as charge, non-stop, face to face, absolute, bluff, administer, address to, accompany, address, adjure, and call on. Direct is an adjective, and its antonyms are indirect and evasive. Additionally, here are 133 synonyms for direct and words similar to it.

133 synonyms for direct

1. straight

Non-stop, quickest, shortest, straight, straight through, through, unbroken, undeviating, uninterrupted, and unswerving.

2. personal

Face to face, first-hand, from the horse's mouth, head-on, immediate, personal, tête-à-tête, and unmediated.

3. complete

Absolute, complete, diametrical, downright, exact, extreme, and thorough.

4. honest

Bluff, blunt, candid, categorical, clear, downright, explicit, forthright, frank, honest, matter-of-fact, no-nonsense, not beating around the bush, open, outspoken, plain, plain-spoken, point blank, sincere, speaking as one finds, straight, straight from the shoulder, straight to the point, straightforward, tactless, unambiguous, undiplomatic, unequivocal, uninhibited, unqualified, unreserved, and upfront.

5. manage

Administer, be at the helm of, be in charge of, be in command of, be in control of, be in the driving seat, be in the saddle, be responsible for, be the boss of, call the shots, call the tune, command, conduct, control, coordinate, engineer, exercise control over, govern, guide, handle, head, lead, manage, mastermind, orchestrate, oversee, preside over, pull the strings, regulate, rule, run, run the show, superintend, and supervise.

6. level

Address to, aim, destine for, fix on, focus on, intend for, level, mean for, point, train on, and turn on.

7. guide

Accompany, conduct, escort, give directions to, guide, lead, navigate, pilot, show/point/indicate the way, steer, and usher.

8. label

Address, dispatch, label, mail, post, send, and superscribe.

9. order

Adjure, bid, call on, charge, command, dictate, enjoin, give orders to, instruct, order, require, and tell.

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