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View usage for: conduce in British English (kənˈdjuːs) verb(intransitive; foll by to) to lead or contribute (to a result) Derived forms conducer (conˈducer) noun conducible (conˈducible) adjective conducingly (conˈducingly) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin condūcere to lead together, from com- together + dūcere to lead conduce in American English (kənˈdus; kənˈdjus) verb intransitiveWord forms: conˈduced or conˈducing to tend or lead (to an effect); contribute Word origin ME conducen < L conducere < com-, together + ducere, to lead: see duct Examples of 'conduce' in a sentenceconduce A nun or monk is expected not only to avoid wrongdoing, but also the situations that conduce to it. Synonyms of 'conduce'lead, aid, advance, tend More Synonyms of conduce Additional synonymsDefinition to further a cause He was busy advancing other people's work. Synonyms promote, help, further, aid, forward, champion, push, encourage, assist, plug (informal), pave the way for, hasten, patronize, succour, lend support to Calcium may aid the prevention of dental decay. Synonyms promote, help, further, forward, encourage, favour, facilitate, pave the way for, expedite, smooth the path of, assist the progress of Definition to be of use, advantage, or assistance (to) His protests availed him not one jot. Synonyms benefit, work, help, serve, aid, profit, assist, be useful, be effective, be of use, be of advantage - condolence
- condom
- condone
- conduce
- conducive
- conduct
- conduct yourself
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