Lead ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Lead ( verb )

1. To guide or direct on a way especially by going in advance.
2. To take someone or something to a destination by guiding or showing the way.
3. To be in charge of or responsible for a group or organization.
4. To cause to undertake a certain action or course.

Origin:

From middle english leden, from old english lǣdan ("to lead, guide, conduct"), from proto-germanic *lēdaną ("to lead"), from proto-indo-european *lewdʰ- ("to pursue, follow").

Examples:

1. He led the group through the forest.
2. The tour guide led the tourists around the city.
3. He led the company to success.
4. The evidence leads to the conclusion that he is guilty.
5. The teacher leads the class in a discussion.

(As a noun)

Lead ( noun )

1. To guide or direct on a way especially by going in advance.
2. To take someone or something to a destination by guiding or showing the way.
3. To be in charge of or responsible for a group or organization.
4. To cause to undertake a certain action or course.

Origin:

From middle english leden, from old english lǣdan ("to lead, guide, conduct"), from proto-germanic *lēdaną ("to lead"), from proto-indo-european *lewdʰ- ("to pursue, follow").

Examples:

1. He led the group through the forest.
2. The tour guide led the tourists around the city.
3. He led the company to success.
4. The evidence leads to the conclusion that he is guilty.
5. The teacher leads the class in a discussion.