leads

leads · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present tense of "lead": to show the way by going ahead.

  2. 2.

    To be in charge of or command.

  3. 3.

    To be ahead of competitors.

  4. 4.

    To result in or cause.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    leads the way — to go first, showing others how
  • •
    leads to believe — to cause someone to think something
  • •
    leads by example — to demonstrate proper behavior for others to follow

Related words

Antonyms: follows, trails
See also: lead, leading, led
Synonyms: conducts, directs, guides, heads

Etymology

From Old English lædan ("to guide, conduct, carry"), from Proto-Germanic laidijaną. Related to German leiten ("to lead").