English Lexicon

Conducted

/kənˈdʌk.tɪd/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To direct or manage an activity or process.

    "The research team conducted a series of experiments to test the hypothesis."
  2. 2

    To carry out or perform a particular action.

    "The orchestra conducted a beautiful symphony at the concert."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'conducted' is derived from the Latin 'conducere', meaning 'to lead together'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote leading or guiding, and has maintained this core meaning through its usage in various contexts, including management and orchestration.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Conducted"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Conducted"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Conducted" Synonym Map