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- [kuh n-doos, -dyoos]
- /kənˈdus, -ˈdyus/
- /kənˈdjuːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-doos, -dyoos]
- /kənˈdus, -ˈdyus/
Definitions of conduce word
- verb conduce to lead or contribute (to a result) 3
- intransitive verb conduce to tend or lead (to an effect); contribute 3
- verb without object conduce to lead or contribute to a result (usually followed by to or toward): qualities that conduce to success. 1
- noun conduce Help to bring about (a particular situation or outcome). 1
- verb conduce To contribute or lead to a specific result. 0
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Origin of conduce
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
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
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Parts of speech for Conduce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conduce popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conduce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conduce
verb conduce
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- lead — to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- participate — to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.
Antonyms for conduce
verb conduce
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- obstruct — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
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