Also means
to guide
Usage Note
Encaminar literally means to set someone on a path (camino), and figuratively to steer or direct efforts toward a goal. The reflexive encaminarse means 'to head toward' a place or outcome: el país se encamina hacia la recuperación (the country is heading toward recovery). It is more purposeful and formal than the common dirigir or guiar.
Examples
"El maestro encaminó a sus alumnos hacia el éxito."
Natural Translation
The teacher guided his students toward success.
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