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Meaning of lead by example | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To show the way or demonstrate a technique to individuals or a group by going ahead or doing something before the others.

Equivalents

Examples

“Ferry said he tries to “lead by example” and advises customers to treat the bones “with the utmost respect,” but JonsBones does not have control over what people do with the bones once they leave the showroom in New York.”
“He said that with the world facing a climate crisis, "it is up to those at the forefront of our industry - like Network Rail - to lead by example".”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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