SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
conducive
adjective
Helping to bring about or support a desired result.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Helping a result occur
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Usage distinction
Return to topConducive usually takes to. Helpful conditions increase opportunity without guaranteeing an outcome.
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See conducive in use
A quiet setting is conducive to careful reading.
A quieter rehearsal period was more conducive to concentrating on the dialogue and hearing the cues from other performers.
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