Lead and Use

Lead

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

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Use and lead are semantically related in get topic. In some cases you can use "Use" instead a verb "Lead".

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

Use verb - To put into action or service.

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Lead and use are semantically related in get topic. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Use".

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

human	human lead	human use
good	good lead	good use
particular	particular lead	particular use
normal	normal lead	normal use
Other adjectives: common, original, single, obvious, actual, real, great, little, main, creative, new, early, possible, primary, occasional.

Instead, you use the dodge to lead the missile to where you want it, then dump "sand"note granules of gravitically compressed lead and let the missile fly into it.

Source: Literature / Star Carrier
Alternately, use a mechanical pencil, draw a circle, press on the button to retract the lead, move to the center of the circle, press the button again to extend the lead, and complete the dot.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Puzzles
Similarly, forgetting to use a certain technology could also lead to a constant stream of respawning wingmen.

Source: Video Game / Wing Commander: The Kilrathi Saga

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