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

Injuries to All-Stars at inopportune times—such as the one that caused Caitlin Clark to miss her first chance to face Paige Bueckers—have diminished prime-time-window star power during the first half of the season and led to complaints over schedule congestion. —Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025

This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue. —Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

When temperatures soar, desperate times can lead to unconventional cooling tactics, like spraying down the outside of your house with a hose. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025

Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025

Rhymes for lead to

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