teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead
off the young ones, and teach them bad habits" Synonym(s):lead off, lead astray
set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life" Synonym(s):begin, lead off, start, commence Antonym(s):end, terminate