Definition of conduct

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • conduct is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • conduct is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • conduct is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of conduct


  • transmit or serve as the medium for transmission (verb)

    Examples

    1. Many metals conduct heat

    Synonyms

    1. carry
    2. channel
    3. convey
    4. impart
    5. transmit
  • take somebody somewhere (verb)

    Examples

    1. He conducted us to the palace

    Synonyms

    1. direct
    2. guide
    3. lead
    4. take
  • lead, as in the performance of a composition (verb)

    Examples

    1. conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years

    Synonyms

    1. direct
    2. lead
  • manner of acting or controlling yourself (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. behavior
    2. behaviour
    3. doings
  • direct the course of; manage or control (verb)

    Examples

    1. You cannot conduct business like this

    Synonyms

    1. carry on
    2. deal
  • behave in a certain manner (verb)

    Examples

    1. They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

    Synonyms

    1. acquit
    2. bear
    3. behave
    4. carry
    5. comport
    6. deport
  • (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. behavior
    2. behaviour
    3. demeanor
    4. demeanour
    5. deportment
  • lead musicians in the performance of (verb)

    Examples

    1. Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor
    2. she cannot conduct modern pieces

See definition of conduct in Merriam Webster