an|führen
Translation
to lead, to head, to cite, to fool
Examples
Sie führt die Gruppe an.
She leads the group.
Er führte ein gutes Beispiel an.
He cited a good example.
Lass dich nicht von ihm anführen!
Don't let him fool you!
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to lead, to head (sth.) The captain leads the team.
((et4)) to cite, to state (sth.) As a reason, he cited his illness.
((j-n)) to fool, to trick (sb.) He just fooled me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leiten, nennen, täuschen; Antonyms: folgen
Etymology
From 'an-' (at the front, on) + 'führen' (to lead). Literally 'to lead at the front'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leading' a group ('an' the front). Also, 'leading' an argument by bringing forth evidence (citing). The fooling meaning is like 'leading someone on'.