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lead ( Verb)
UK/US /liːd/
Present
lead
Ing
leading
He/She/It
leads
Past Simple
leaded
Past Participle
leaded
1-
A2
to accompany or lead a person or an animal in order to show them the way or force them to move in the proper direction
-> Can you lead me the way because I was lost in the same place two years ago.
-> Dogs led me to the house as if they were protecting me.
-> There were two cars leading the another car behind them.
Synonym
guide, escort
2-
A2
to link one thing to another
-> This way will lead you to Konur Street.
-> I don’t think this will lead you anywhere.
Synonym
link
3-
A2
to move in a specific direction or to a specific location
-> Lead this way, please.
-> I lead in the same street over and over again.
-> The train leads a certain route every morning.
Synonym
pilot, guide,
4-
A2
to come to the conclusion.
-> This leads to the characters experiencing internal conflict in the novels.
-> The domestic violence led her to lose her mind.
-> Having a good job and salary have led him to live a rich life.
Synonym
result in, bring about
5-
A2
to be the factor for someone's behaviors or ideas
-> She led me to think in this way.
-> His actions are so changeable that it leads me to think that he has issues.
-> You are the one who led me to cook this meal.
Synonym
cause, conduct.
6-
n
to control or govern a group of people, to be the head of something.
-> She leads the group of students to the concert hall.
-> The president took over the discussion and led the rest.
-> I have been trying hard to lead the children.
Synonym
control
7-
n
to be the winner or first in something. (usually competitions and races)
-> Schumacher led Senna with only 0.50 split second.
-> She is known for leading her opponents with neck and neck.
-> He leads the competition every year.
Synonym
top, win
Opposite
lose
8-
B2
to spend a certain lifestyle.
-> He retired since he was really tired but he still leads a tiring life.
-> You can lead a comfortable life if you study now.
-> Do not lead a life that you are not content with.
Synonym
live, spend
9-
B2
induce something to initiate a process
-> My persuasions led him to apply for the scholarship.
-> Years of scientific work will lead to the cure of AIDS as scientists suggest.
Synonym
cause, induce
Word Families
'lead' Contained Stories
Nowadays, carelessly eaten food could be challenging for young people. The need for satisfaction in the body and appetite is what causes numerous eating disorder. However, excessive desire for thinness is dangerous and damaging for human body, many people keep themselves away from food pointlessly in order to be thin. Food is the biggest fear and enemy of people who suffer from remorse or even crying because they delay their feelings. People should daily eat calculated calorie everyday. This progressively ongoing eating disorder can lead to a disease or possibly death of people. As a solution, if we approach these people touchily and if we accept that everybody is beautiful, this disease will be far more than cured
