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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)
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Derived Forms

  • conˈducible, adjective
  • conˈducingly, adverb
  • conˈducer, noun
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Other Words From

  • con·ducer noun
  • con·duci·ble adjective
  • uncon·ducing adjective
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conduce1

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

But if he were, his lawyers would appeal the sentence immediately, arguing that jail time would prevent him from conducing his official duties and that he should remain free pending the appeal, Ms Rendelman said.

From BBC

All four co-authors interviewed said they were cutting back on their bottled water use after they conduced the study.

Their cavitation approach may be particularly conducing to DNA vaccines that are currently difficult to deliver.

The state Department of Environmental Quality and a third-party contractor were conducing the tests.

It was a functional event where teams conduced interviews, gathered medical reports and familiarized themselves with prospects.

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