Synonyms and antonyms of lead to in English

lead to

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TO MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN

Reducing speed limits has led to fewer deaths on the motorways.

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cause
Firefighters determined that a campfire spark caused the wildfire.
bring about
Many illnesses are brought about by poor diet and lack of exercise.
result in
The fire resulted in damage to their house.
make
The heat is making me tired.
arouse
It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.
breed
Favouritism breeds resentment.
trigger
Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.
spark
Her theories have sparked a great deal of debate.
be responsible for
Last month's bad weather was responsible for the crop failure.
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When something causes something else, it makes it happen.
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lead to

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These are words and phrases related to lead to. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page.
Synonyms for lead to from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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