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conclude

[kuhn-klood] / kənˈklud /
VERB
finish, come to an end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve close complete end halt terminate wind up wrap up
STRONG
cease cinch clinch consummate crown desist stop
WEAK
bring down curtain call it a day close out draw to close knock off play out put the lid on put to bed round off top off ultimate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin commence continue open start
STRONG
go keep on
WEAK
introduce preface unsettle
VERB
decide, deduce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
make
STRONG
adjudge analyze assume collect derive draw figure gather infer intuit judge presume ratiocinate reason reckon suppose surmise
WEAK
add up to be afraid boil down to have a hunch make out sum up the way one sees it
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelieve disperse distribute divide misunderstand scatter
WEAK
begin commence introduce preface start unsettle
VERB
settle, resolve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve carry out confirm decide determine establish rule work out
STRONG
clinch effect fix
WEAK
bring about pull off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disprove fail hesitate invalidate miss not finish
STRONG
forget ignore neglect
WEAK
begin commence introduce preface start unsettle

Example Sentences

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The programme will conclude with the traditional medley of sea shanties, Pomp and Circumstance and Auld Lang Syne.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

This emotion-avoidance system, he says, is reinforced by a fear, among straight men, that people might conclude you are gay if your feelings are shown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Nobody wants to be under-exposed to risk assets, let alone be short, should the war suddenly conclude, or even if the Strait of Hormuz was unblocked,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After three seasons on the streaming giant, the British coming-of-age series will conclude with a film later this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Friends, 1 can only wish you a very Merry Christmas, and, after Father Sidebottom has said our Grace for us, we shall conclude with a singin’ of the National Anthem.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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