lead on

verb

Definition of lead on

transitive verb

: to entice or induce to adopt or continue in a course or belief especially when unwise or mistaken

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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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Dictionary Entries near lead on

lead one's own life

lead-out groove

lead-over groove

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The first known use of lead on was in 1598

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