verb · formal
lead
/liːd/LEAD
Band 6-7speakingtask2
to guide or to cause something to happen; to result in
Examples
“Poor planning led to delays across the whole project.”
“She was chosen to lead the research team.”
“His behaviour led many people to question his motives.”
Band 8 sentence
“Her research led to a breakthrough in renewable energy storage.”
Collocations
- lead to
- lead a team
- take the lead
- lead by example
Word family
lead verb (base)leads verb (3rd sg)leading verb (gerund/participle)led verb (past simple)led verb (past participle)
Common mistakes
The decision leaded to a protest.→The decision led to a protest.
She will leaded the project next year.→She will lead the project next year.
Say it for a higher band
5cause→6result in→7+lead
Synonyms
cause
guide
Easily confused
cause
“High demand led to higher prices.”
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