Conclude

Definition

Conclude is a verb that means to bring something to an end or to arrive at a decision, opinion, or judgment after consideration. It is often used to indicate the finalization of an event, process, or thought.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːd/
• Respelling: kuhn-KLOOD

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːd/
• Respelling: kuhn-KLOOD

The pronunciation of "conclude" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "conclude" originates from the Latin "concludere," meaning "to shut up" or "enclose." This Latin term is composed of "com-" (together) and "claudere" (to shut or close). It entered Middle English in the 14th century with meanings related to ending or deciding upon something.

Derivatives

• Conclusion (noun)
• Conclusive (adjective)
• Conclusively (adverb)
• Concluder (noun)
• Preclude (verb)

Synonyms

• End
• Finish
• Deduce

Antonyms

• Begin
• Initiate
• Start

Usage

The term "conclude" is commonly used to signal the end of a process or the reaching of a decision. For example, "The meeting will conclude at noon" or "After reviewing the data, they concluded that the hypothesis was correct."

Related Terms

• Finalize: To make a final decision or arrangement.
• Summarize: To present the main points concisely, often used in concluding a discussion.
• Determine: To establish or ascertain as a result of an investigation.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To bring something to an end: Refers to the action of finalizing or completing an event, task, or process.
  • Example: "The concert will conclude with a grand finale."
• To reach a decision or opinion after consideration: Describes forming a judgment or arriving at a logical end after careful thought.
  • Example: "After examining the evidence, the jury concluded that the defendant was guilty."
• To end formally or decisively: Often used to indicate the formal end of discussions, contracts, or events.
  • Example: "They concluded their business deal with a signed contract."