spearhead

verb

Meaning

Lead an attack, movement, or project.

Examples

She was chosen to spearhead the company's expansion into international markets.
The local community organized to spearhead the campaign for a new public library.

Synonyms: lead, head, pioneer, spearhead

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spearhead

verb

Pronunciation: ˈspɪərhɛd

Definition

Lead an attack, movement, or project.

Examples

She was chosen to spearhead the company's expansion into international markets.
The local community organized to spearhead the campaign for a new public library.
A small group of dedicated activists spearheads the movement for environmental reform.

How to Use spearhead

spearhead a project (collocation): To lead or initiate a specific plan or task. — "She was asked to spearhead the new marketing project."
spearhead an effort (collocation): To take the lead in a collective attempt to achieve something. — "The foundation will spearhead the effort to provide clean water to the region."

Synonyms of spearhead

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