IPA: /kənˈdjuːs/
KK: /kənˈdjuːs/
To help bring about a particular outcome or result.
The peaceful environment conduces to better concentration and creativity.
Past: conduced
Past Participle: conduced
Conduce is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "ducere" (meaning to lead). The word refers to leading together towards a common goal or purpose.
Think of leading things 'together' — 'con-' means together, and 'ducere' means to lead, which helps you remember that conduce means to lead towards a common outcome.