lead to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be a cause of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The shock led to a change in his behaviour.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, to.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lead to” mean?
To be a cause of.
Is “lead to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.