verb

lead

to lead, to guide, to result in

She leads the project team.

She leads the project team.

This path leads to the forest.

This path leads to the forest.

He leads a quiet life.

He leads a quiet life.

((sb./sth.)) to guide or be in charge of (sb./sth.) She leads the project team.

((to sth.)) to be a route to (sth.) This path leads to the forest.

((a ... life)) to have a particular type of life He leads a quiet life.

Synonyms: guide, direct, conduct; Antonyms: follow

From Old English 'lædan', meaning 'to guide'.

A 'leader' is someone who 'leads'. Be aware of the homograph 'lead' (/lɛd/), the metal.

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