Synonyms of conducted

conducted

verb

past tense of conduct

1

as in operated

to look after and make decisions about

the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operated
• supervised
• managed
• controlled
• handled
• regulated
• oversaw
• governed
• ran
• administered
• directed
• guided
• tended
• kept
• carried on
• administrated
• protected
• presided (over)
• led
• overlooked
• superintended
• stewarded
• steered
• watched over
• watched
• piloted
• guarded
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• stage-managed
• codirected
• micromanaged
• comanaged

2

as in directed

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway

the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• directed
• carried
• channeled
• funneled
• piped
• focused
• channelized
• siphoned
• transmitted
• conveyed
• canalized
• consolidated
• concentrated

3

as in behaved

to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• behaved
• acquitted
• carried
• composed
• restrained
• contained
• handled
• bore
• collected
• deported
• controlled
• comported
• checked
• constrained
• demeaned
• inhibited
• modulated
• quieted
• played
• tempered
• quit
• moderated
• curbed
• repressed
• acted
• impersonated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carried on
• cut up
• misbehaved
• misconducted
• acted up

4

as in steered

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

a job conducting tourists through the historical museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steered
• guided
• led
• accompanied
• showed
• directed
• ushered
• escorted
• routed
• piloted
• preceded
• marshaled
• attended
• controlled
• managed
• saw
• chaperoned
• convoyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• trailed
• shadowed
• tailed
• hounded
• dogged
• tailgated

5

as in transmitted

to cause (something) to pass from one to another

a material that conducts heat quite efficiently

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transmitted
• spread
• gave
• conveyed
• communicated
• imparted
• disseminated
• transferred
• propagated
• delivered
• transfused
• diffused
• turned over
• handed over
• broadcast
• surrendered
• handed down
• contaminated
• infected
• handed on
• poisoned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• caught
• contracted
• came down (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conducted

One of the polymers also passed outgassing tests conducted by Spain’s National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA). — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Many of the interviews were conducted behind closed doors, with transcripts released days later. — Ava Berger, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026

Bocska failed to appear for his trial, the State’s Attorney’s Office said, and the trial was conducted in his absence. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Due to the country’s history of chronic inflation, the majority of transactions are conducted through credit cards which offer payment in installments, which also supports consumer spending. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

However, the leadership vote is conducted by secret ballot, meaning senators' individual votes will not be made public. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

In an October poll conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, co-sponsored by The Times, Bass erased an 11-point gap with Raman. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The rituals were conducted in an effort to restore stability after events such as a famine or drought. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

Data collection The survey was conducted using several online access panels to guarantee a representative sample of employees across the region. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Nov. 2026