Lead to: meaning, definitions and examples
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lead to
[ liːd tuː ]
cause
To lead to something means to cause it to happen or exist. It is often used to describe a sequence of events that result in a particular outcome.
Synonyms
bring about, cause, culminate in, result in
Examples of usage
- The heavy rain led to flooding in the area.
- Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings.
- His aggressive behavior led to his dismissal from the team.
- The new policy led to a decrease in productivity.
- The lack of funding led to the project being canceled.
Translations
Translations of the word "lead to" in other languages:
🇵🇹 levar a
🇮🇳 की ओर ले जाना
🇩🇪 führen zu
🇮🇩 mengarah ke
🇺🇦 призводити до
🇵🇱 prowadzić do
🇯🇵 ～に至る
🇫🇷 mener à
🇪🇸 llevar a
🇹🇷 yol açmak
🇰🇷 이끌다
🇸🇦 يؤدي إلى
🇨🇿 vést k
🇸🇰 viesť k
🇨🇳 导致
🇸🇮 vodi do
🇮🇸 leiða til
🇰🇿 алып келу
🇬🇪 მიყვანა
🇦🇿 aparmaq
🇲🇽 llevar a
Word origin
The word 'lead' has its origins in Old English 'lædan', which means 'to guide or conduct'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include 'to go in a particular direction' and 'to be in charge of a group'. The phrase 'lead to' specifically emerged in the late Middle English period, indicating causation or consequence.