conduce

1. n. To lead or tend, esp. with reference to a favorable or desirable result; to contribute; -- usually followed by to or toward. Source: opted

2. v. t. To conduct; to lead; to guide. Source: opted

3. v. be conducive to Source: wordnet

4. 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. To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.] He was sent to conduce hither the princess. Sir H. Wotton. Source: webster

5. To lead or tend, esp. with reference to a favorable ordesirable result; to contribute; -- usually followed by to or toward.He was sensible how much such a union would conduce to the happinessof both. Macaulay.The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot passion ofdistemper'd blood. Shak. Source: adambom

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