[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

conduce \conduce"\, 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
see also:
conduced conducing duke cond 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

conduce \conduce"\, v. t.
   to conduct; to lead; to guide. obs.
   1913 webster

         he was sent to conduce hither the princess. --sir h.
                                                  wotton.
   1913 webster

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

conduce
     v : be conducive to; "the use of computers in the classroom lead
         to better writing" syn: contribute, lead
see also:
contribute lead 

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