led

Definition

  • noun: a device that lights up and displays information when electricity passes through it
  • noun: a semiconductor diode that emits light when a voltage is applied to it and that is used especially in electronic devices (as for an indicator light)
  • past tense and past participle of 'lead'

Examples

  • His volunteer work in the hospital 'led' him 'to' a career in nursing. = His volunteer work in the hospital 'led' [='inspired'] him 'to become' a nurse.

  • We've been 'led to believe' that the labels on food items disclose all ingredients, but it's becoming clear that this is not the case.

  • His volunteer work in the hospital 'led to' a career in nursing. = His volunteer work in the hospital 'led to' him becoming a nurse.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come, and avenge your father. Who was too weak to raise his sword. Go on. Watch them die. How does it feel, knowing you were the one who led them to their deaths? You see, we're not that different, are we? I'm everything you're not. You cannot defeat me! I've lived twenty lives, (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman
  • (..) I'd take you far away. Keep you safe by my side. But I have a duty, so do you. How do I inspire? How will I lead men? The way you led me when we were children. I followed you everywhere. Ran when you called. I would have done anything for you. That's not how I remember it. (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman