lead to

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

Nguyen said that led to an epiphany — and the creation of an Atlanta-area business that has caught the attention of social media scrollers, celebrity clientele and global automakers. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Cryer scored 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting and scored consecutive baskets to give the Warriors control of the game after the Mavericks cut the lead to just three with five minutes remaining. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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, 10 July 2026

Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for lead to

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