conclude (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːd/

Definition

To bring something to an end; to finish or arrive at a final decision or judgment.

Examples

• The speaker will conclude the presentation with a summary of key points.

• We need to conclude this meeting by 5 PM.

• The jury concluded that the defendant was not guilty.

How to Use conclude

conclude with (prepositional phrase)

To end something by saying or doing something specific. — "The concert concluded with an encore."

conclude that (prepositional phrase)

To reach a judgment or decision based on evidence or reasoning. — "From the data, we conclude that the experiment was successful."

Synonyms of conclude

Words with a similar meaning to conclude:

• end
• finish
• complete
• terminate

Antonyms of conclude

Words with the opposite meaning to conclude:

• begin
• commence

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