lead one to

Idioms  

1. Cause one to do something. For example, This report leads me to believe that we're in an economic recession, or Her unexpected pregnancy led her to take a leave of absence. [First half of 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Which may lead one to wonder about his job satisfaction and general happiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

That does lead one to briefly wonder about why that phrase is always attached to moments where the whips step back and allow MSPs to speak as individuals.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

The Longhorns are 93rd in the country in pass defense, which would lead one to believe that Penix is going to have a field day targeting his top-notch group of receivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Kissinger’s profound intellect and scholarly exploits offered definitive proof that genius does not breed wisdom or moral strength, nor does firsthand experience of human atrocity lead one to eschew it.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023

The panic, too, that one might cry again, the tears swelling without control, and a fatal trembling of the mouth lead one to disaster.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier