\Con*duce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Conduced}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Conducing}.] [L. conducere to bring together,
conduce, hire; con- + ducere to lead. See {Duke} and cf.
Conduct, n., {Cond}.]
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.                   --Macaulay.
      The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot
      passion of distemper'd blood.            --Shak.
Syn: To contribute; aid; assist; tend; subserve.

\Con*duce"\, v. t.
To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.]
      He was sent to conduce hither the princess. --Sir H.
                                               Wotton.