lead on

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be false to; be dishonest with
If someone leads you on, they encourage you to do something, especially by pretending that something is true. I bet she led him on -- but how could he be so weak?
entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
lead on

    Turkish pronunciation

    lid ôn

    Pronunciation

    /ˈlēd ˈôn/ /ˈliːd ˈɔːn/

    Etymology

    [ 'lEd ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English leden, from Old English l[AE]dan; akin to Old High German leiten to lead, Old English lIthan to go.

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