kənˈd(y)üs verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English conducen, from Latin conducere to bring together, conduce, hire, from com- + ducere to lead — more at tow
transitive verb
1. obsolete : conduct , guide , bring
2. obsolete : to bring about : effect
intransitive verb
: to lead or tend especially with reference to a desirable result : contribute — used with to or toward
the qualities that conduce to worldly success