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

In its brief, the state chamber argues that unpredictable monetary judgments against local governments could lead to widespread financial instability. —Laura A. Bischoff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026

Trump’s crackdowns have led to protests, disruptions, and attacks on federal officers. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026

This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings. —Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

One of the two first-round picks acquired from Green Bay in that deal led to a trade for standout defensive tackle Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets, a move that helped spark a three-game winning streak under first-year Coach Brian Schottenheimer. —Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for lead to

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