verb
conclude
kuhn-KLOOD
verb
1
To bring something to an end; to finish.
"The ceremony concluded with a round of applause."
"She concluded her speech by thanking the volunteers."
2
To decide something after considering the evidence; to reach a judgment.
"Investigators concluded that the fire was accidental."
How to Use Conclude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo finish something, or to reach a final decision or judgment based on evidence.
Common pairings
conclude that
conclude a deal
conclude a speech
Word Forms
concluded past tense, concludes singular
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Etymology
From Latin conclūdere, "to shut up, close, end."