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

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

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

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Science Daily

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post