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conduct

/ˈkɒndʌkt/
noun

  1. The act or method of controlling or directing

  2. Skillful guidance or management; leadership

  3. Behaviour; the manner of behaving

    "Good conduct will be rewarded and likewise poor conduct will be punished."

Synonymscontrol, guidance, management, bearing, behavior, behaviour
verb

  1. To lead, or guide; to escort.

  2. To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)

    "The commander conducted thousands of troops."

  3. (reflexively to conduct oneself) To behave.

    "He conducted himself well."

Synonymsbelead, direct, lead, manage, oversee, run

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