steer vs channelize

steer is a noun but channelize is not a noun.

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

As verbs, steer and channelize are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

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