Lead and Rank

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Rank and lead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rank" instead the word "Lead" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Rank verb - To take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes.

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Lead and rank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead the word "Rank" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: ranking, ranked, ranker

good	good lead	good rank
high	high lead	high rank
particular	particular lead	particular rank
normal	normal lead	normal rank
Other adjectives: common, certain, current, original, initial, true, single, powerful, actual, real, new, possible, former, titular, previous.

While fancy insignia are largely just a Cosmetic Award, online players are much more inclined to follow a star-rank player's lead.

Source: Rank Up
They are usually composed of dedicated battle mages of lower ranks lead by a third-rank mage.

Source: Superpowered Mooks
For the first two days of the mission, Alan needlessly bickers with ex-wife Julia while pulling rank as mission lead and dictating where Julia focuses her efforts.

Source: Series / Helix

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