conduce Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be conducive to
    contribute; lead.
    • The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing

WordNet

Con*duce" intransitive verb
Etymology
L. conducere to bring together, conduce, hire; con- + ducere to lead. See Duke and cf. Conduct, n., Cond.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Conduced ; present participle & verbal noun Conducing
Definitions
  1. To lead or tend, esp. with reference to a favorable or desirable result; to contribute; -- usually followed by to or toward.
    He was sensible how much such a union would conduce to the happiness of both. Macaulay.
    The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot passion of distemper'd blood. Shak.
    Syn. -- To contribute; aid; assist; tend; subserve.
Con*duce" transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To conduct; to lead; to guide. Obs.
    He was sent to conduce hither the princess. Sir H. Wotton.

Webster 1913