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lead on

/ (liːd) /
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verb

(tr, adverb) to lure or entice, esp into trouble or wrongdoing

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Words nearby lead on

leading tone, leading wind, lead line, lead monoxide, leadoff, lead on, lead one to, lead oxide, lead pencil, lead-pipe cinch, leadplant
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Words related to lead on

tickle, fascinate, excite, captivate, please, delight, pique, entertain, charm, titillate, attract, enchant, rivet, fool, lie, misinform, entice, cheat, hoodwink, dupe

Idioms and Phrases with lead on

lead on

Entice someone into proceeding, mislead; also, deceive someone, especially pretending romantic interest. For example, He's leading her on to reveal more of her family history, or She's just leading him on; she has a serious boyfriend at home. [Late 1500s]

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