To lead
Example: He leads the team toward a common goal
Definition
"To lead" means to guide or direct a group, organization, or activity towards a goal or destination. It involves taking initiative, making decisions, and influencing others to follow a chosen path or course of action.
Etymology
The word "to lead" comes from the Old English "lǣdan," which means to guide or bring forth. It is related to the Proto-Germanic root "laidijan," meaning to travel or go. Did you know that the idea of leading originally involved physically guiding someone by the way?
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"To lead" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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