Synonyms of led

led

verb

past tense of lead

1

as in steered

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steered
• guided
• accompanied
• showed
• ushered
• conducted
• directed
• routed
• escorted
• preceded
• piloted
• marshaled
• attended
• managed
• saw
• controlled
• chaperoned
• convoyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• trailed
• hounded
• dogged
• tailed
• shadowed
• tailgated

2

as in commanded

to serve as leader of

a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commanded
• headed
• captained
• spearheaded
• directed
• dominated
• oversaw
• controlled
• managed
• bossed
• supervised
• governed
• handled
• regulated
• ran
• superintended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• served
• submitted (to)
• yielded (to)
• complied (with)
• deferred (to)
• obeyed
• bowed (to)

3

as in accompanied

to be at the front of

the local high school's marching band led the parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompanied
• preceded
• attended
• announced
• headed
• escorted
• ushered
• heralded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ended
• concluded
• stopped
• finished
• terminated
• followed
• trailed
• tailed
• tailgated
• dogged

4

as in went

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction

this old road leads to an abandoned quarry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• went
• extended
• ran
• headed
• lay
• bore
• passed
• followed
• crossed
• cut
• spanned
• traversed
• coursed

5

as in guided

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guided
• accompanied
• showed
• steered
• coached
• taught
• shepherded
• informed
• tutored
• mentored
• escorted
• counseled
• piloted
• trained
• walked through
• engineered
• directed
• supervised
• attended
• swayed
• saw
• instructed
• chaperoned
• oversaw
• drilled
• convoyed
• fostered
• briefed
• superintended
• enlightened
• schooled
• squired
• inculcated
• godfathered
• nurtured
• cultivated
• indoctrinated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of led

The Raptors, playing without Kawhi Leonard (knee) for the 10th straight game and Scottie Barnes (groin) for the fourth consecutive contest, led by as many as 16 points in the opening half. — CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Another study published this week, led by Rochman, showed how microplastics quickly sink to the bottom of a lake or blow or wash ashore. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

The United Kingdom, Qatar and Jordan led a coalition of more than 50 countries and organizations on Thursday calling on Israel to provide immediate entry of critical items for shelter, fuel, water, sanitation and health to Gaza. — Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

Avila is eager to fit in with TCU’s roster, led by Xavier Edmonds, Brock Harding and Micah Robinson. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

Makayla Presser-Palmer and Aliyahna Morris led Arizona (2-1) with eight points apiece. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

The study was led by Karan Mehta, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell’s Duffield College of Engineering. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026

Last year the company hit $20 million in revenue, plus raised a $10 million series A round, led by the Kellwood Company, with input from DSG Ventures as well as the influencer and model Taylor Hill. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Evans's passion for golf and the Masters Tournament led them to incorporate elements from Augusta's clubhouse design. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026