LEAD ON Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

lead on

verb

Definition of lead on

as in to tempt

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck

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You may be tempted to keep performing competence because people have grown used to relying on you.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
But not all the snacks are created equal, and I won’t be tempted by Honey Mustard Popcorn ever again.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tempt

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Both airlines, which merged in 2024 but operate as distinct brands, are also working on opening airport lounges to lure customers willing to shell out for luxury travel.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Northern team fans are lamenting the advantages these states hold for climate and taxes that have lured top players in recent years.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of lure

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Adva Lavie, an OnlyFans model, already is facing criminal charges in Los Angeles County for allegedly seducing and stealing from rich men.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Many have taken up such invitations, seduced by the island’s stress-free, go-slow rhythm.

— Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of seduce

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But those advances shouldn’t persuade us that anatomy has finished teaching us.

— Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Tony Forte, president of USAngling, the sanctioning body, said the tournament will be a showcase to persuade the International Olympic Committee to include bass fishing at the Summer Olympics.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of persuade

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Hopefully this is going to entice us in Sweden to watch more films from our neighboring countries.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Turkey’s growing hair transplant and restoration industry in particular entices people with easy-to-digest all-inclusive packages advertised on their websites, online placements, and social media.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of entice

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