Meaning & use
spearhead
To lead or initiate an effort, attack, or campaign.
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She agreed to spearhead the fundraising campaign for the new community center.
The general chose his most experienced troops to spearhead the assault.
A note on using this word
Spearhead is typically used for organized initiatives or attacks, suggesting a position at the very front, driving the effort forward.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The leading force, person, or group that initiates and drives an effort or attack.
The young senator became the spearhead of the reform movement.
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