conduce

[ kuhn-doos, -dyoos ]

verb (used without object)

, con·duced, con·duc·ing.

1. to lead or contribute to a result (usually followed by to or toward ):

   qualities that conduce to success.

   Antonyms: hinder

conduce

/ kənˈdjuːs /

verb

1. intrfoll byto to lead or contribute (to a result)

Derived Forms

• conˈducer, noun
• conˈducingly, adverb
• conˈducible, adjective

Other Words From

• con·ducer noun
• con·duci·ble adjective
• uncon·ducing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conduce¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin condūcere to lead, bring together, equivalent to con- con- + dūcere to lead, akin to dux ( duke ) and to tow ¹, tug

Word History and Origins

Origin of conduce¹

C15: from Latin condūcere to lead together, from com- together + dūcere to lead

Example Sentences

Fight for your undoubted rights, but gladly give up anything which may conduce to the pleasure of others, or benefit them.

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An examination of Elizabethan writings does not conduce to the idea of the term having had a widespread acceptation.

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She had a vague idea that emphatic statement would conduce to making all this true.

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He had not taken the precaution to remove from his couch a number of angular stones, which did not by any means conduce to sleep.

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Nothing that could conduce to the success of the adventure was neglected.

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