ledup Was a prelude Prepared the way (to): 2 wds Preceded (with "to") Laid the foundation for, with "to" Helped cause, with "to" Escorted, as to the penthouse ____ to: brought on ____ to: approached ___ to (set the stage for) ___ to (preceded) Introduced, with "to" Preceded, with "to" Was a prelude (to) Approached gradually, with "to" ___ to (paved the way for) ___ to (introduced) ___ to (resulted in) ___ to (brought on) Was preliminary (to)