Main Entry: con·duce

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): con·duced; con·duc·ing

Etymology: Middle English, to conduct, from Latin conducere to conduct, conduce, from com- + ducere to lead — more at tow

Date: 1528

: to lead or tend to a particular and often desirable result : contribute