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.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin condūcere to lead, bring together, equivalent to con- con- + dūcere to lead, akin to dux (see duke) and to tow1, tug
Related forms
conducer, noun
conducible, adjective
unconducing, adjective
Antonyms
hinder.
British Dictionary definitions for conduce

conduce

/kənˈdjuːs/
verb
1.
(intransitive) foll by to. to lead or contribute (to a result)
Derived Forms
conducer, noun
conducible, adjective
conducingly, adverb
Word Origin
C15: from Latin condūcere to lead together, from com- together + dūcere to lead
Word Origin and History for conduce
v.

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