Definitions

lead the way

VERB

blaze a trail

Synonyms

WEAK

pilot spearhead

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off make a start oil the works open the way pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

VERB

head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command control direct guide lead run

STRONG

address dominate govern pioneer precede rule supervise

WEAK

be first be in charge go first hold sway over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon follow misguide mislead neglect obey

STRONG

serve submit surrender yield

Example Sentences

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I lead the way, calling out when to duck, twist, and turn past sharp branches that reach out for us like zombie fingers.

From Literature

So I let him lead the way, and ignore the voice inside me that’s always looking for problems where there aren’t any.

From Literature

“Should I lead the way or you?”

From Literature

Russell sighed and turned his palm up for me to lead the way.

From Literature

Hearts still lead the way, but have now lost three straight away matches.

From BBC