Lead On (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be false to; be dishonest with.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The luxurious lifestyle led her on with promises of easy wealth and a carefree existence.
- His sales pitch led many unsuspecting customers on, making them believe the investment was risk-free.
- Her charming smile led him on, making him think she was genuinely interested in a relationship.
- The false advertisements led consumers on, creating unrealistic expectations about the product's benefits.
- The smooth-talking stranger led the naive traveler on, tricking him into handing over his wallet.