LED ON Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

led on

verb

past tense of lead on

as in tempted

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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Recent Examples of led on Caleb’s reputation Until now, Caleb has enjoyed a reputation as a hard-luck farmboy who was led on by Kenzie and never got a fair shake in the villa. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Meta settlement came just over a week into a federal trial in Oakland, California, that was co-led on the plaintiff side by California AG Rob Bonta. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Morgan Stanley and Bank of America topped the list of athlete-heavy employers; Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase led on overall Ivy League hiring. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 On a night with smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires, New York led on an unearned run against Roki Sasaki in the fourth. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Those who wildflower risk being led on or taken advantage of by those treating the trend as merely excuse to not commit, set clear boundaries or adhere to any standards. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 May 2026 The 28-year-old Young led on the front nine in the final round at Augusta, and remained in contention until the end, finishing tied for third. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 Deputies were led on a chase that stretched into northern Sacramento County, onto Sacramento International Airport property, and briefly off-road. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The Chupacabras were led on the ground by La’james White’s 53 yards, the bulk of which came on his 45-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. — Sean Rider, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for led on

Verb

You may be tempted to edit the interesting parts out before anyone can judge them.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
The podcast, launched in 2024 and followed by more than 225,000 people on Instagram, is both for those tempted by the allure of quick cash and for those who need convincing to course-correct.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of tempted

Verb

The scammers effectively isolated her and persuaded her not to communicate with anyone who might have interrupted the scheme.

— Angela Ramos, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
In other business, Planning and Development Director Tom Cherry persuaded the RDC to postpone seeking bids for demolition of the former Garyton School, a costly endeavor.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of persuaded

Verb

Andie gets lured into a lunch date with a rival executive who tries to woo her over to ABC.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Unsuspecting shoppers inevitably will be lured by the delicious smells — and perhaps find their new favorite food court vendor.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of lured

Verb

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
Or if leadership got seduced by silhouette, movement and atmosphere, neglecting to marry the galleries to the overall concept.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026