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Synonyms of lead to

18 similar words

Another word for lead to is induce. Other synonyms of lead to are effect, occasion, make, cause and bring.

Synonyms and similar words for lead to

verbTo be a cause of.

bring
bring aboutTo cause to take place.
bring on
cause
effectTo make or bring about; to implement.
effectuateTo cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).
generate
induceTo cause, bring about, lead to.
ingenerateTo generate or produce within; to beget or engender; to cause.
make
occasionTo cause; to produce; to induce.
result inTo bring about; to lead to.
secure
set off
stir
stir up
touch off
trigger

Meaning of lead to

verb To be a cause of.
verb Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, to.

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Questions about synonyms of lead to

What is another word for lead to?: Lead to has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as induce, effect, occasion, make, cause, bring, effectuate and secure.
What does lead to mean?: Lead to means to be a cause of.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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