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I see in you the great Taverney, and you inspire me with respect, for your conduct has been admirable; you show no jealousy, but leave the field apparently open to every one, while you really hold it alone I do not understand you," replied Philippe Oh, no modesty; it was exactly the conduct of M. Potemkin, who astonished the world with his fortunes.

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  1. transitive verb To direct the course of; manage or control.
  2. transitive verb To lead or guide. See Synonyms at accompany.
  3. transitive verb Music To lead (an orchestra, for example).

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  • The character of observing such a conduct is the most powerful of all recommendations to new employments and increase of business XI INTEREST IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS I began now to turn my thoughts a little to public affairs, beginning, however, with small matters. —  Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
  • I see in you the great Taverney, and you inspire me with respect, for your conduct has been admirable; you show no jealousy, but leave the field apparently open to every one, while you really hold it alone I do not understand you," replied Philippe Oh, no modesty; it was exactly the conduct of M. Potemkin, who astonished the world with his fortunes. —  The Queen's Necklace
  • She had many noble qualities, but at bottom she was not refined, and cared little or nothing for theology and the arts It is a pity to say it, but these cats are not above the grade of human beings, for I know by certain signs that they are not sincere in their exhibitions of emotion, but exhibit them merely to show off and attract attention--conduct which is distinctly human, yet with a difference: they do not know enough to conceal their desire to show off, but the grown human being does. —  Chapters from My Autobiography
  • According to the professed champions of that character, this conduct was a tissue of such dastardly imbecility, such heartless irresolution, and such brainless inconsistency as forever to dispose of her time-honored claim to the credit of intelligence and courage. —  The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10
  • I cannot express my admiration of his conduct--conduct which I am sure has had for its foundation the fear and love of God. —  Louis' School Days A Story for Boys
 

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behaviour ·  action ·  disposition ·  character ·  judgment ·  opinion ·  intention ·  knowledge ·  deed ·  duty ·  discipline ·  treatment

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conduct:   conducting ·  conducted ·  conducts
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  1. Middle English conducten, from Latin condūcere, conduct-, to lead together; see conduce.

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  1. from Latin conductus, past participle of conducere, lead together, lead, hire: see conduce, and cf. conduct, n. The older form was condit, conduit: see conduit, v.
  2. In older form (Middle English) conduit, condit (see conduit); = French conduite = Spanish Portuguese conducta = Italian condotta, conduct, guidance, management, etc. (Portuguese also ‘conduit'), feminine forms (from Middle Latin as if *conducta), distinguished from Old French conduit, condut, condit, conduict, conduct, etc., conduct, guidance, escort, conductor, safe-conduct, etc., also way, channel, conduit, French conduit = Spanish Portuguese conducto = Italian condotto, masc, a conduit, channel, etc., from Middle Latin conductus, defense, protection, guard, escort, company, herd, also a canal, conduit, from Latin conductus, past participle of conducere, bring together, collect, lead to: see conduce and conduct, v., and cf. conduit, n., and conductus.
  3. Middle English conduct, from Latin conductus, hired, past participle of conducere, lead together, hire: see conduct, v., and cf. conductus.
 

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