lead
Usage
What are other ways to say lead?
To lead is to bring onward in a course, guiding by contact or by going in advance; hence, figuratively, to influence or induce to some course of conduct: to lead a procession; to lead astray. Guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course: to guide a traveler. To conduct is to precede or escort them to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony: to conduct a guest to his room. To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure: to direct someone to the station.
Example Sentences
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Regardless of who gets to be the "prime" or lead contractor, there will be pressure to spread the benefits throughout the UK.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Experts warn that if a whole generation stops believing the state pension will be there, it could push people towards more risky investments, prompt overly restrictive behaviour, or lead others not to save at all.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Goldman alone has managed a record $1 trillion worth of deals over the first half of the year, according to Dealogic data, including its lead underwriting position on the SpaceX market debut.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The president takes the lead in foreign policy but can’t make binding treaties without the consent of two-thirds of the Senate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
“You could certainly bring up your ideas with the lead teachers if you have some,” Dad tells Celia, even though the conversation has long since departed that station.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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