'Conduce' definitions:
Definition of 'conduce'
(from WordNet)
verb
Be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" [syn: contribute, lead, conduce]
Definition of 'Conduce'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- He was sensible how much such a union would conduce to the happiness of both. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot passion of distemper'd blood. --Shak.
- Syn: To contribute; aid; assist; tend; subserve. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Conduce'
From: GCIDE
- Conduce \Con*duce"\, v. t. To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- He was sent to conduce hither the princess. --Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster]