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Definition lead to in American English

lead to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

▪ collapse, decline, decrease, demise, deterioration, downfall, drop, fall, growth, improvement, increase, loss, (negative): breakdown, (positive): emergence, rise

1

to begin a process that causes something to happen

Example

There is no doubt that stress can lead to physical illness.

Example

a process of negotiation leading to a peaceful settlement

Synonyms and related words
bring about start off create
2

to make someone think something

Example

The evidence leads me to a different conclusion.

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition lead to in American English