Definitions

spearhead

[speer-hed] / ˈspɪərˌhɛd /

VERB

lead, start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

initiate launch prompt spur

STRONG

bring cause direct guide head helm influence introduce motivate move originate persuade pioneer produce quarterback shepherd

WEAK

bring on get the jump on go out in front run things trail-blaze

Antonyms

STRONGEST

end finish stop

STRONG

discourage dissuade leave misguide mislead neglect result

Example Sentences

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The UN secretary general created the task force in March to spearhead a mechanism to allow fertilisers and related raw materials such as ammonia, sulphur and urea through the strait.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Under Ternus, Apple could spearhead the next form factor for the AI era, Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee wrote in a Monday note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

It didn’t take long for Acuña to spearhead an academic revolution he knew was emerging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Indian stocks had their worst day in nearly two years as risk-off sentiment swept the market, spearhead by escalating fighting in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I even used one of its bones for a spearhead.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

spearhead

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