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   Conduce , 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.
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   He was sensible how much such a union would conduce to the happiness of both.
   Macaulay.
   
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   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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   Conduce, v. t. To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.]
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   He was sent to conduce hither the princess.
   Sir H. Wotton.
   
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