channelise vs steer

channelise is not a noun while steer is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
channelise	No	No	Yes	No
steer	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, channelise and steer are synonyms defined as:

channelise and steer: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Other synonyms of channelise include channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point.

channelise (noun)	steer (noun)
	castrated bull
	an indication of potential opportunity

channelise (verb)	steer (verb)
send from one person or place to another	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
cause to form a channel	direct (oneself) somewhere
make a channel for; provide with a channel	be a guiding or motivating force or drive
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling