lead — to guide or direct in a course
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to guide or direct in a course
Pronunciation (IPA): /liːd/
Example Sentences
- My GPS tried to lead me through a corn field - I think it's having a midlife crisis.
- She always leads the discussion in our meetings.
- The detective found a valuable lead in the case.
lead
VERB[/liːd/]
to guide or direct in a course
An experienced guide leads hikers safely down the mountain trail
Lead them well to feed what they need!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'lead' derives from Old English 'lædan', meaning 'to guide' or 'to conduct'. The noun 'lead' (the metal) developed from the same root, with its meaning evolving from the concept of weight causing something to sink or be drawn downward.
Breakdown
Old English 'lædan' (to guide, conduct) + Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to go' or 'to travel', with the metal sense deriving from the heaviness association of the element.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS tried to lead me through a corn field - I think it's having a midlife crisis.”
“She always leads the discussion in our meetings.”
“The detective found a valuable lead in the case.”
“This pencil has no lead left - just like my motivation on Monday morning.”
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