Conduce


[kuh n-doos, -dyoos] /kənˈdus, -ˈdyus/

verb (used without object), conduced, conducing.
1.
to lead or contribute to a result (usually followed by to or toward):
qualities that conduce to success.
/kənˈdjuːs/
verb
1.
(intransitive) foll by to. to lead or contribute (to a result)
v.

c.1400, from Latin conducere “to lead or bring together, contribute, serve,” from com- “together” (see com-) + ducere “to lead” (see duke (n.)).

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