Antonyms for lead way
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : wey |
| Phonetic Transcription : weɪ |
Definition of lead way
Origin :- Old English weg "road, path, course of travel," from Proto-Germanic *wegaz (cf. Old Saxon, Dutch weg, Old Norse vegr, Old Frisian wei, Old High German weg, German Weg, Gothic wigs "way"), from PIE *wegh- "to move" (see weigh). Most of the extended senses developed in Middle English. Adverbial meaning "very, extremely" is by 1986, perhaps from phrase all the way. Ways and means "resources at a person's disposal" is attested from early 15c. Way-out (adj.) "original, bold," is jazz slang, first recorded 1940s. Encouragement phrase way to go is short for that's the way to go.
- As in break the ice : verb prepare the way
- As in blaze a trail : verb show the way
- As in head : verb manage, oversee
Synonyms for lead way
- address
- be first
- be friendly and talkative
- be in charge
- break ground
- command
- control
- cut the first turf
- direct
- dominate
- get one's feet wet
- go first
- govern
- guide
- hold sway over
- lay the first stone
- lead
- lead off
- lead the way
- make a start
- oil the works
- open the way
- pave the way
- pilot
- pioneer
- precede
- rule
- run
- set at ease
- smooth the path
- socialize
- spearhead
- start
- start the ball rolling
- supervise
- take the plunge
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