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lead v. [
take, direct, conduct, guide] take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
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lead v. [
leave, result] have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
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lead v. tend to or result in; "This remark lead to further arguments among the guests"
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lead v. [
head] travel in front of; go in advance of others; "The procession was headed by John"
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lead v. cause to undertake a certain action; "Her greed led her to forge the checks"
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