Entice someone into proceeding, mislead; also, deceive someone, especially pretending romantic interest. For example, He's leading her on to reveal more of her family history, or She's just leading him on; she has a serious boyfriend at home. [Late 1500s]
lead on
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
entice or induce esp. when unwise or mistaken
Meaning #2:
be false to; be dishonest with
Synonyms: deceive, delude, cozen
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