Conduce

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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.

Synonyms: contribute; aid; assist; tend; subserve.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.] He was sent to conduce hither the princess. Sir H. Wotton.