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lead on
verb
led on; leading on; leads on
: to entice or induce to adopt or continue in a course or belief especially when unwise or mistaken
Synonyms
Examples of lead on in a Sentence
a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck
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The Panthers never led on Tuesday, only tying the game 1-1 6:23 into the second period on a Sam Reinhart wrist shot from the slot after Florida caused chaos in front of Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Banks who lead on low-carbon investments could increase profits by up to 30% by 2050, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 May 2024
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—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 14 May 2024
Steven Gibbs, said Ohio authorities had contacted the sheriff’s office about a lead on a potential suspect in a series of cases in Ohio and eastern Indiana.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Lead on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
lead on
verb
: to persuade to take up or continue in a course of action or belief when unwise or mistaken
led on by the promise of wealth
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