conduce

con·duce  (kn-ds, -dys)

intr.v. con·duced, con·duc·ing, con·duc·es

To contribute or lead to a specific result: "The quiet conduces to thinking about the darkening future" George F. Will.

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[Latin condcere : com-, com- + dcere, to lead; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.]

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con·ducer n.

con·ducing·ly adv.

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Verb

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conduce - be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" contribute, lead encourage, promote, further, boost, advance - contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"