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led

The correct spelling is led.

How to pronounce led

/ˈlɛd/
verb

IPA: /ˈlɛd/

Say it like: Led

The correct spelling is led. (heading) To guide or conduct. For example: "to lead someone to a righteous cause"

Usage Examples

to lead someone to a righteous cause

the path leads to the mill;  gambling leads to other vices

The shock led to a change in his behaviour.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(heading) To guide or conduct.
  2. 2.To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.
  3. 3.(heading) To begin, to be ahead.
  4. 4.To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure
  5. 5.To tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place.

adjective

  1. 1.Under somebody's control or leadership.

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