spearhead
Translation
to lead, to be the leader of
Examples
He spearheaded the campaign for reform.
He spearheaded the campaign for reform.
The company will spearhead the new project.
The company will spearhead the new project.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to spearhead (sth.) He spearheaded the campaign for reform.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lead, pioneer, initiate; Antonyms: follow, support
Etymology
Literally from 'spear' + 'head', referring to the leading point of an attack.
Memory Tips
Imagine the head of a spear leading the way, just as a person who spearheads a project leads it.