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

  • (..) That's your answer. Burn anything you're afraid of. Burn anything you can't control. This woman uses your fear to control you. She led you to burn Alessa Gillespie. She led you to burn an innocent child. But you will not deny your guilt... ...and you cannot deny her pain! (..)
    2006 Silent Hill
  • (..) I need to do everything I can. Let's go. Please. Christabella, let her live. Your weakness led these souls to judgment. - This time you will bear witness. - She is innocent. Look at her. She's the whelp of your daughter. The demon! (..)
    2006 Silent Hill