Synonyms of LEAD

noun - a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element

noun - evidence pointing to a possible solution

noun - the introductory section of a story

noun - an actor who plays a principal role

noun - an indication of potential opportunity

noun - a news story of major importance

noun - the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

noun - restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

noun - thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

noun - mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness

noun - a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

verb - take somebody somewhere

verb - have as a result or residue

verb - travel in front of

verb - stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope

verb - be in charge of

verb - be ahead of others

verb - be conducive to

verb - lead, as in the performance of a composition

verb - lead, extend, or afford access

verb - move ahead (of others) in time or space

verb - cause something to pass or lead somewhere

verb - preside over

Synonyms of LEAD