spearhead — To lead or initiate an activity, campaign, or movement; to be at the forefront of an effort.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To lead or initiate an activity, campaign, or movement; to be at the forefront of an effort.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɪrˌhɛd/
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop owner decided to spearhead a rebellion against decaf coffee in the office.
- Apple spearheaded the smartphone revolution with the iPhone.
- My grandmother spearheaded the neighborhood watch program and now everyone's afraid to jaywalk.
spearhead
VERB[/ˈspɪrˌhɛd/]
To lead or initiate an activity, campaign, or movement; to be at the forefront of an effort.
To lead or initiate an activity, campaign, or movement; to be at the forefront of an effort.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'spere' (spear) + 'heafod' (head), originally referring to the pointed metal tip of a spear. The figurative meaning of 'leading an attack or initiative' developed from the idea of being at the front point of battle.
Breakdown
spear (pointed weapon) + head (top/front part) = the leading point or tip
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The coffee shop owner decided to spearhead a rebellion against decaf coffee in the office.”
“Apple spearheaded the smartphone revolution with the iPhone.”
“My grandmother spearheaded the neighborhood watch program and now everyone's afraid to jaywalk.”
“The NGO will spearhead humanitarian efforts in the disaster-affected region.”
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