conduce
to lead or contribute to a result (usually followed by to or toward): qualities that conduce to success.
Origin of conduce
1Opposites for conduce
Other words from conduce
- con·duc·er, noun
- con·duc·i·ble, adjective
- un·con·duc·ing, adjective
Words Nearby conduce
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How to use conduce in a sentence
Fight for your undoubted rights, but gladly give up anything which may conduce to the pleasure of others, or benefit them.
Digby Heathcote | W.H.G. KingstonAn examination of Elizabethan writings does not conduce to the idea of the term having had a widespread acceptation.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanShe had a vague idea that emphatic statement would conduce to making all this true.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdHe had not taken the precaution to remove from his couch a number of angular stones, which did not by any means conduce to sleep.
Toilers of the Sea | Victor HugoNothing that could conduce to the success of the adventure was neglected.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules Verne
British Dictionary definitions for conduce
/ (kənˈdjuːs) /
(intr foll by to) to lead or contribute (to a result)
Origin of conduce
1Derived forms of conduce
- conducer, noun
- conducible, adjective
- conducingly, adverb
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