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lead to

VERB
bring on
Synonyms
WEAK
accelerate advance cause expedite generate give rise to induce inspire occasion precipitate prompt
VERB
cause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin create generate induce make precipitate produce provoke
STRONG
brainstorm breed compel effect elicit engender evoke hatch incite introduce kickoff kindle let motivate muster occasion open originate revert secure
WEAK
be at the bottom of break in break the ice bring to pass come out with cook up dream up fire up get things rolling give rise to make up result in sow the seeds start the ball rolling think up work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy discourage end halt prevent ruin stop
STRONG
block close cover delay deter finish hide hinder impede keep obstruct repress
VERB
clue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clue in
STRONG
acquaint advise apprise hint indicate inform intimate notify post suggest tell warn
WEAK
fill in give the lowdown give the skinny on leave evidence leave trace leave tracks point to wise up
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal deceive hide mislead withhold
WEAK
keep secret
VERB
engender
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse beget breed bring about foment generate incite induce instigate precipitate provoke spawn stimulate stir
STRONG
create develop excite hatch make muster occasion procreate produce propagate quicken rouse
WEAK
bring forth give birth to give rise to work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm destroy discourage halt prevent stop wait
STRONG
dull kill repress ruin
WEAK
finish
VERB
entail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring about call for encompass involve necessitate require
STRONG
cause demand entangle evoke impose occasion tangle
WEAK
give rise to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exclude
STRONG
untangle untwist
VERB
go
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come develop happen proceed serve turn
STRONG
avail befall chance concur conduce eventuate fare incline occur persevere persist result tend transpire wax
WEAK
fall out turn out work out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease halt stop
STRONG
cause give up leave quit
WEAK
stay
VERB
induce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activate breed bring about cause coax convince engender generate motivate persuade produce promote prompt urge
STRONG
abet actuate bulldoze cajole draw effect get goose impel incite influence instigate make move occasion press procure soft-soap squeeze steamroll sway sweet-talk wheedle
WEAK
argue into bring around draw in get up give rise to prevail upon sell one on set in motion suck in talk into twist one's arm win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy discourage dissuade halt kill prevent stop
STRONG
delay deter fail impede leave alone lose repel stay
WEAK
hinder
VERB
make
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cause compose form generate manufacture prepare produce
STRONG
accomplish adjust arrange assemble beget brew conceive constitute construct cook effect engender fabricate fashion forge frame hatch initiate invent mold occasion originate parent procreate secure shape spawn synthesize whip
WEAK
bring about cook up dash off draw on dream up get ready give rise to knock off put together tear off throw together whip out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy neglect ruin
STRONG
demolish derange disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize raze
VERB
occasion
Synonyms
STRONG
breed cause create do effect elicit engender evoke generate hatch induce influence inspire move muster originate persuade produce prompt provoke
WEAK
give rise to work up
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy discourage dissuade end fail finish halt hinder neglect prevent repress result ruin stop suppress
VERB
provoke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse bring about cause elicit galvanize generate incite induce inflame inspire instigate kindle motivate precipitate prompt stir
STRONG
animate awaken begin bestir challenge electrify enthuse excite fire innervate make move occasion pique prime produce promote quicken rally rouse thrill titillate titivate waken whet
WEAK
bring down bring on bring to one's feet build up call forth draw forth fire up give rise to innerve roust suscitate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm depress deter discourage dissuade halt prevent put out stop wait
STRONG
bore deaden demote destroy disenchant dishearten dull lose ruin weaken
WEAK
delight end make happy please

Example Sentences

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They lead to medical breakthroughs and support hundreds of thousands of jobs.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

This approach could lead to technologies such as highly precise sensors or improved memory systems for quantum computers, potentially enhancing their performance.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Monthslong supply shocks, like the pandemic shutdowns and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, usually lead to short-lived demand declines, said Jaime Brito, executive director of refining and oil products at Dow Jones Energy.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The employment tribunal found there was no warning given to Ong that a breach could lead to disciplinary action.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“We need to go back to that rock formation. The one with the mazelike path of boulders that lead to the large mesa,” I say.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga