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(), 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. Conduce" v. t.To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.] He was sent to conduce hither the princess. Sir H. Wotton. スポンサード リンク
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