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/liːd tuː/ · lead.to
verb
  1. to cause something to happen or to bring about a particular result The new policy will lead to a significant increase in taxes.
  2. to guide or direct someone or something to a particular place or situation The map will lead to the hidden waterfall.
verb phrase
  1. to result in or bring about a particular outcome The weather forecast leads to a high chance of rain.
noun
  1. a conclusion or result that is reached by a particular action or situation The lead to the new product launch was a huge success.
Did you know? The phrase 'lead to' is often used in a variety of contexts, including business, science, and everyday conversation, to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between two events or actions.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026