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

Recent Examples on the Web

There is the obvious challenge in terms of the shortfall of workers in industries like agriculture, which could soon lead to food shortages and higher prices, according to the Labor Department. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025

Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025

The confusing feelings of anger and what was once a loving friendship lead to an engaging battle amongst the snowy grounds of a graveyard. —Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025

Rising delinquency rates among other concerns, recently led to subprime auto lender Tricolor unexpectedly collapsing. —Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for lead to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou