lead to

phrasal verb

led to; leading to; leads to

: to result in (something)

a course of study leading to a degree in agriculture

Her investigations ultimately led to the discovery of the missing documents.

His volunteer work in the hospital led to a career in nursing.

Examples of lead to in a Sentence

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The Biden administration said higher wages for home health care workers would reduce turnover and lead to higher quality home care for the elderly and disabled. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024

Just keep in mind that leaving kids to their own devices for too long can lead to trouble! —Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024

The recent ruling could lead to potential legal options for immigrant rights groups and other migrants who have been transported across state lines. —Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024

For people of any age, getting the right diagnosis can lead to better treatments and skin care, which could reduce flare-ups, ER and urgent care visits, and ultimately, major complications, Dr. Serrano says. —Tatiana Walk-Morris, SELF, 22 Apr. 2024

This powerful allure eventually led to the creation of various mountain towns — from Highlands in the south up to Brevard, Waynesville, and Banner Elk. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024

His work on the film's development led to him going behind the mic as both Geppetto, Pinocchio's miserly creator, and the all-knowing Magic Mirror. —Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024

However, what filmmakers didn't expect to capture on camera was a shocking confession by Durst himself, leading to his arrest and eventual murder conviction. —Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024

In adults, consumption of excessive fluoride for extended periods can lead to skeletal fluorosis, a very rare condition that causes joint pain and stiffness, weak bones, muscle loss, and nerve problems. —Melba Newsome, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024