spearhead
Translation
lead, pioneer, head up
Examples
She will spearhead the new marketing campaign.
She will spearhead the new marketing campaign.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lead (an attack or movement) She will spearhead the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lead, initiate, pioneer, champion
Etymology
From 'spear' (the weapon) + 'head' (the front part). It evokes the image of the tip of a spear leading an attack.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'head' of a 'spear' being the first thing to break through a barrier.