Found 2 items, similar to Conduce.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: conduce
conduce
v : be conducive to;
“The use of computers in the classroom lead
to better writing” [syn:
contribute,
lead]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Conduce
Conduce
\Con*duce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Conduced; p. pr. &
vb. n.
Conducing.] [L. conducere to bring together,
conduce, hire; con- + ducere to lead. See
Duke and cf.
Conduct, n.,
Cond.]
To lead or tend, esp. with reference to a favorable or
desirable result; to contribute; -- usually followed by to or
toward.
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He was sensible how much such a union would conduce to
the happiness of both. --Macaulay.
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The reasons you allege do more conduce
To the hot passion of distemper'd blood. --Shak.
Syn: To contribute; aid; assist; tend; subserve.
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Conduce
\Con*duce"\, v. t.
To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.]
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He was sent to conduce hither the princess. --Sir H.
Wotton.
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