lead on

verb

led on; leading on; leads on

: to entice or induce to adopt or continue in a course or belief especially when unwise or mistaken

a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of lead on was in 1598

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“Lead on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20on. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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lead on

verb

: to persuade to take up or continue in a course of action or belief when unwise or mistaken

led on by the promise of wealth

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