to organize and carry out an activity such as a survey, experiment, or interview
example
The company will conduct a survey on consumer behavior and spending habits.
synonyms
carry outperformrun
word origin — Middle English: from Old French, from Latin conduct- ‘brought together’, from the verb conducere. The term originally denoted a provision for safe passage, surviving in safe conduct; later the verb sense ‘lead, guide’ arose, hence ‘manage’ and ‘management’ (late Middle English), later ‘management of oneself, behavior’ (mid 16th century). The original form of the word was conduit, which was preserved only in the sense ‘channel’ (see conduit); in other uses the spelling was influenced by Latin
Upper-Intermediate — Set 1
Set 1 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: conduct, interpret, handle, adopt, accuse. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
conduct · verb/ˈkɑnˌdək(t)/
to organize and carry out an activity such as a survey, experiment, or interview
The company will conduct a survey on consumer behavior and spending habits.
Synonyms: carry out, perform, run
Origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin conduct- ‘brought together’, from the verb conducere. The term originally denoted a provision for safe passage, surviving in safe conduct; later the verb sense ‘lead, guide’ arose, hence ‘manage’ and ‘management’ (late Middle English), later ‘management of oneself, behavior’ (mid 16th century). The original form of the word was conduit, which was preserved only in the sense ‘channel’ (see conduit); in other uses the spelling was influenced by Latin
interpret · verb/ɪnˈtərprət/
to understand or explain the meaning of something
My colleague and I interpreted the customer's words differently; I viewed it as a genuine question, while he perceived it as a criticism.
Synonyms: understand, comprehend, make sense of
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French interpreter or Latin interpretari ‘explain, translate’, from interpres, interpret- ‘agent, translator, interpreter’
handle · verb/ˈhændəl/
to manage or deal with
Failure is difficult to handle, but there is no better teacher.
Synonyms: cope with, tackle, take care of, control
Origin: Old English handle (noun), handlian (verb), from hand
adopt · verb/əˈdɑpt/
to legally take a child or a pet into your family or begin to use an idea, method, or behavior
The couple decided to adopt a child and provide them with a loving and caring home.
Synonyms: take on, embrace, accept
Origin: late 15th century: via French from Latin adoptare, from ad- ‘to’ + optare ‘choose’
accuse · verb/əˈkjuz/
to say that someone is guilty of something; blame
The manager accused the employee of changing the records without permission.
Synonyms: blame, charge
Origin: Old English: from Old French acuser, and its source, Latin accusare ‘blame, charge with a crime’, from ad- ‘towards’ + causa ‘reason, motive, lawsuit’