Synonym: conduct, direct, escort, guide, head, run. Similar words: plead, leader, lead to, leading, lead up to, take the lead, leadership, lean. Meaning: [lɪːd] 
n. 1. a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey 2. an advantage held by a competitor in a race 3. evidence pointing to a possible solution 4. a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') 5. the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile) 6. the introductory section of a story 7. (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning 8. an actor who plays a principal role 9. (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base 10. an indication of potential opportunity 11. a news story of major importance 12. the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine 13. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal 14. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing 15. mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil 16. a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire 17. the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge. v. 1. take somebody somewhere 2. have as a result or residue 3. tend to or result in 4. travel in front of; go in advance of others 5. cause to undertake a certain action 6. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point 7. be in charge of 8. be ahead of others; be the first 9. be conducive to 10. lead, as in the performance of a composition 11. pass or spend 12. lead, extend, or afford access 13. move ahead (of others) in time or space 14. cause something to pass or lead somewhere 15. preside over.
n. 1. a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey 2. an advantage held by a competitor in a race 3. evidence pointing to a possible solution 4. a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') 5. the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile) 6. the introductory section of a story 7. (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning 8. an actor who plays a principal role 9. (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base 10. an indication of potential opportunity 11. a news story of major importance 12. the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine 13. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal 14. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing 15. mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil 16. a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire 17. the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge. v. 1. take somebody somewhere 2. have as a result or residue 3. tend to or result in 4. travel in front of; go in advance of others 5. cause to undertake a certain action 6. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point 7. be in charge of 8. be ahead of others; be the first 9. be conducive to 10. lead, as in the performance of a composition 11. pass or spend 12. lead, extend, or afford access 13. move ahead (of others) in time or space 14. cause something to pass or lead somewhere 15. preside over. 
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31 That was enough to give Mansell an unassailable lead.
32 She tried out for the female lead.
33 This novel is likely to lead teenagers astray.
34 Falling rolls could lead to smaller class sizes.
35 She was in the lead during the race.
36 The government should give a lead in tackling racism.
37 Who is going to lead off?
38 In extreme cases, the disease can lead to blindness.
39 Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
40 I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.
41 He decided to lead a more settled life with his partner.
42 May its blessings lead into a wonderful year for you and all whom you hold dear.
43 As the lead singer gyrated his hips, the crowd screamed wildly.
44 He now has an almost unbeatable lead over his rivals.
45 After jockeying for position,the favourite has now taken the lead.
46 Exposure to lead is known to damage the brains of young children.
47 Eventually your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult, but in the meantime she relies on your support.
48 If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
49 Brydon's team-mate Martin Williamson consolidated his lead in the National League when he won the latest round.
50 The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory.
51 There are recognised black spots in marriages which can lead to trouble.
52 The sultry weather in the tropics encourages tourists to lead an indolent life.
53 I lead a very busy life,[http://sentencedict.com/lead.html] so spare time is a very precious commodity to me.
54 The prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison.
55 The company is engaged in the eternal search for a product that will lead the market.
56 I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue.
57 She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.
58 It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
59 Italy had a comfortable three-goal lead over France by half-time.
60 The government was slow to inform the public about the health hazards of lead in petrol.