to be led astray

Can lead astray be used this way ?

- I bought that appliance because I was led astray by the advertisement.

(I know misled is correct, but what about led astray?)

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by AndreaLima

Can lead astray be used this way ?

- I bought that appliance because I was led astray by the advertisement.

(I know misled is correct, but what about led astray?)

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Misled is not incorrect, and the two can be used synonymously. However, led astray is, I think, usually used for things more involved than a purchase.

• [list:8dfaa685f2]I bought that appliance because I was misled by the advertisement.

That is perfectly good.

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'Led astray' is more serious- it means being persuaded to behave badly, immorally or wrongly. If the advert turned you into a drunk, you might use it. ;-)