CONDUCE (TO) Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

conduce (to)

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Definition of conduce (to)

as in to contribute (to)

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bring about

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State attorneys general are partly suing to block the union over fears about potential job losses in the entertainment sector brought about by consolidation.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Future losses could bring about additional financial penalties for the company, although Meta denies the claims.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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