Conduct
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act or method of controlling or directing Skillful guidance or management; generalship. The manner of guiding or carrying one's self; personal deportment; mode of action; behavior. Plot; action; construction; manner of development.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend. To lead, as a commander; to direct; to manage; to carry on; as, to conduct the affairs of a kingdom. (reflexively to conduct oneself) To behave. To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit, as heat, light, electricity, etc. To direct, as the leader in the performance of a musical composition. To act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.
Example sentence: I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
Direct
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Straight, constant, without interruption.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To manage, control, steer.To aim at.
Example sentence: It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.