- 2. Conduct, direct, escort, go before as guide.
- 3. Head, be at the head of, precede.
- 4. Surpass, excel, have the lead of, take the lead of, outstrip, be in advance of.
- 5. Allure, entice, induce, persuade, draw, prevail on.
- 6. Pass, spend.
Lead, v. n.
- 1. Show the way (by going before).
- 2. Be the commander (as of troops).
- 3. Conduce, contribute, tend, serve.
Lead, n.
- 1. Guidance, direction, leadership.
- 2. Precedence.
Lead captive.
- 1. Carry into captivity, capture.
- 2. Captivate, fascinate, overpower.
Leader, n.
- 1. Guide, director, conductor, corypheus, choregus.
- 2. Chief, chieftain, commander.
- 3. Superior, victor, dominator, corypheus, cock of the walk, ruler of the roost, first fiddle.
Leadership, n.
- 1. Guidance, direction, lead, conduct.