Lead’

v. (past and past part led) 1 cause to go with one, esp. by guiding or going in front. 2 a direct the actions or opinions of b (often foil. by to, or to + infin.) guide by persuasion or example (what led you to think that). 3 (also absol.) provide access to; bring to a certain position (gate leads you into a field; road leads to Lincoln). 4 pass or go