spearhead
gb/spˈɪɹhˌɛd/ us/spˈɪɹhˌɛd/
English
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Lead or start something
To lead or be the main person starting an activity or project.
Examples
- She will spearhead the new marketing campaign.
- The movement was spearheaded by local activists.
Grammar
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spearhead
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹhˌɛd/
US/spˈɪɹhˌɛd/
Syllables & stress
spear - head (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (spear)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: spearhead
- Plural: spearheads
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