conclude

con-clude · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To bring something to an end.

  2. 2.

    To reach a decision or form an opinion after thought.

  3. 3.

    To finalize or settle something.

  4. 4.

    To end a speech or piece of writing.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    to conclude — in summary
  • •
    conclude an agreement — to finalize a deal
  • •
    it can be concluded that — based on evidence

Related words

Antonyms: begin, open, start
See also: concluded, conclusion, end, finish
Synonyms: deduce, determine, end, finalize, finish

Etymology

From Latin "concludere" meaning to shut up or close, from "con-" (together) and "claudere" (to shut).