CEFR B1

led to

verb phrase

Meaning

Caused or produced a particular result or outcome.

Examples

The investigation led to the discovery of a major fraud ring.
His early interest in science led to a career in research.

Synonyms: caused, resulted in, prompted, precipitated

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led to (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌlɛd ˈtuː/

Definition

Caused or produced a particular result or outcome.

Examples

The investigation led to the discovery of a major fraud ring.
His early interest in science led to a career in research.
The company's poor financial performance led to significant layoffs.

How to Use led to

lead to something (prepositional phrase): To be the cause of a particular result. — "The accident led to a complete closure of the highway."
lead to doing something (prepositional phrase): To cause someone to start doing a particular activity. — "His curiosity led him to explore the abandoned house."

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