Conduce /(?)/

Con·duce

Conduce

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Conduced; p. pr. & vb. n. Conducing

  1. 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.
    The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot passion of distemper'd blood.

Conduce

v. t.
  1. To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.]
    He was sent to conduce hither the princess.