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conduce

/kənˈdjuːs/

Meanings
verb
To contribute or lead to a specific result.

Examples :

"Consistent studying will conduce to better grades. "
outcome action achievement process

Related Words

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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contribute verb

/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

Illustration consistent

consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

Illustration grades

grades noun

/ɡɹeɪdz/

A rating.

"I gave him a good grade for effort."

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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result noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

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lead noun

/lɛd/ /liːd/ /lid/

A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

"The plumber used lead pipes for the old house's water system. "

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

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or conjunction

/ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɔɹ/ /ɚ/

Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either [...] or".

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

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will verb

/wɪl/

(now uncommon or literary) To wish, desire (something).

"Do what you will."

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better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."