lead astray
To cause to believe an untruthTo cause (someone) to believe an untruth.
» Pornography leads individuals astray from God.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To cause (someone) to believe an untruth.
irreführen, in die Irre führen, irreleiten
сбива́ть с пути́sbivátʹ s putí, сбить с пути́sbitʹ s putí, вводи́ть в заблужде́ниеvvodítʹ v zabluždénije
cause someone to believe an untruth
(transitive)To misguide or misdirect.
auf Abwege führen, auf Abwege bringen
сбива́ть с пути́sbivátʹ s putí, сбить с пути́sbitʹ s putí
(transitive)To influence (someone) to have bad habits or to behave improperly or illegally.
She was led astray by questionable companions.
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Examples
13 sentencesPornography leads individuals astray from God.
Tom will only lead you astray.
It was Tom who led him astray.
Keeping their company will lead you astray.
Don't be led astray by other people's advice.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Forms
leads astray, leading astray, led astray, led astray| Base form | lead astray · to lead astray |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | leads astray |
| Present participle | leading astray |
| Past simple | led astray |
| Past participle | led astray |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
42 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle