lead to

phrasal-verb
UK: /liːd tuː/
US: /liːd tuː/

  1. To cause something to happen or exist.

    1. Too much sugar can lead to health problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ignoring safety rules in the factory can lead to serious accidents and injuries. [ ] [ ]

  2. To result in a particular outcome or consequence.

    1. This road will lead to the city center. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful planning and preparation can lead to the successful completion of a project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

generate cause produce result in bring about

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lead to" in English means: To cause something to happen or exist., To result in a particular outcome or consequence..

The phonetic transcription of "lead to" is /liːd tuː/ in British English and /liːd tuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lead to": generate, cause, produce, result in, bring about.

Example usage of "lead to": "Too much sugar can lead to health problems.". More examples on the page.