Con·duce v. i. [imp. & p. p. Conduced p. pr. & vb. n. Conducing.] 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.