Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with lead to in British Collocation
afterwards or in the end
The condition damages blood vessels and organs, and can ultimately lead to diabetes.
possibly
The policy could potentially lead to divisions between students and lecturers.
directly/not directly
This meeting led directly to my being offered a job.
in a way that is certain and cannot be prevented
Rampant consumerism has led inexorably to gross inequalities in our society.
not always
A university degree does not necessarily lead to higher earnings, though this is usually the case.
easily/quickly
Fatigue can so easily lead to unsafe driving.
naturally
This topic naturally leads to discussion of assessment procedures.
something positive
It was the study of human white blood cells that eventually led to discoveries of current treatments in fighting AIDS.
something negative
It was greed which led to his downfall.
increase or growth
Research showed that a drop in oxygen levels in the blood can lead to an increase in blood clotting.
decrease
These measures led to a 60 per cent reduction in overall accident frequency.