Con*duce" (?), 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.
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.
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Con*duce", v. t.
To conduct; to lead; to guide.
[Obs.]
He was sent to conduce hither the princess.
Sir H. Wotton.
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