verb

led

Translation

led

She led the team to victory.

The path led to a small cottage.

He led a very quiet life.

((sb./sth.)) ((led sb./sth.)) ((to/into sth.)) to guide someone or something somewhere She led the horse to the stable.

((sth.)) ((led to sth.)) to cause something to happen The discussion led to a new idea.

((sb.)) ((led a ... life)) to live in a particular way He led a simple life in the country.

Synonyms: guided, directed, conducted

Past tense of 'lead', from Old English 'lædan' (to guide).

Don't confuse with 'lead' (the metal), which is pronounced differently. 'Led' rhymes with 'bed'.