Conduce
Pronunciation : Con*duce"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. conducere to bring together, conduce, hire; con- + ducere to lead. See Duke and cf. Conduct, n., Cond.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
i. [imp. & p. p. Conduced; p. pr. & vb. n. Conducing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Con*duce"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.] He was sent to conduce hither the princess. Sir H. Wotton.
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913