spearhead

About 0.48 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
2. noun Something or somebody leading or initiating an activity (such as an attack or campaign).
3. noun The leading military unit in an attack.
4. noun A player who initiates attacking moves.
5. verb To drive or campaign ardently for (an effort, project, etc.); to direct.

   He spearheaded the entire project from day one.

Similar words

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Often followed by

of the a for in and was an from

Word family

spearheaded spearheading spearheads