Spearhead: meaning, example and synonyms

Spearheadv. To lead or be at the front of a campaign, movement, or effort.

Example

A small coalition of marine biologists spearheaded the effort to protect the reef, gathering data that eventually persuaded reluctant regulators to act.

Part of speech: verb
Synonyms: lead, pioneer, head, champion
Antonyms: follow, trail, obstruct
Memory tip: The spearhead is the tip of the spear: first into action.

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Question 1

A young epidemiologist ______ the campaign to vaccinate remote villages, organizing volunteers and securing funding long before government agencies became involved.

Question 2

The museum chose its most experienced curator to ______ the restoration effort, trusting her to direct dozens of conservators working on the damaged frescoes.

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