conclude

[ kuhn-klood ]

verb (used with object)

, con·clud·ed, con·clud·ing.

1. to bring to an end; finish; terminate:

   to conclude a speech with a quotation from the Bible.

2. to say in conclusion:

   At the end of the speech he concluded that we had been a fine audience.

3. to bring to a decision or settlement; settle or arrange finally:

   to conclude a treaty.

4. to determine by reasoning; deduce; infer:

   They studied the document and concluded that the author must have been an eyewitness.

5. to decide, determine, or resolve:

   He concluded that he would go no matter what the weather.

6. Obsolete.
   1. to shut up or enclose.
   2. to restrict or confine.

verb (used without object)

, con·clud·ed, con·clud·ing.

1. to come to an end; finish:

   The meeting concluded at ten o'clock.

2. to arrive at an opinion or judgment; come to a decision; decide:

   The jury concluded to set the accused free.

conclude

/ kənˈkluːd /

verb

1. also intr to come or cause to come to an end or conclusion
2. takes a clause as object to decide by reasoning; deduce

   the judge concluded that the witness had told the truth

3. to arrange finally; settle

   to conclude a treaty

   it was concluded that he should go

4. obsolete.
   to confine

Derived Forms

• conˈcluder, noun

Other Words From

• con·clud·a·ble con·clud·i·ble adjective
• con·clud·er noun
• non·con·clud·ing adjective
• pre·con·clude verb (used with object) preconcluded preconcluding
• un·con·clud·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conclude¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Latin conclūdere “to close, end an argument,” equivalent to con- con- + -clūdere, combining form of claudere “to close ”

Word History and Origins

Origin of conclude¹

C14: from Latin conclūdere to enclose, end, from claudere to close

Example Sentences

There did seem something convenient about his explanation for why the agreement covers two seasons rather than one, in negotiations Guardiola says were concluded in two hours.

From BBC

"These insights have practical applications in education, the workplace, and rehabilitation settings, where feedback-seeking behavior is essential for success," Dr. Cagna concluded.

From Science Daily

Chen concluded not that “fluoridated water is injurious to public health” but that “there is unreasonable risk of such injury,” triggering a legal mandate that the EPA take a closer look.

From Los Angeles Times

“Television is easier, and a lot more money,” concludes Martindale with a chuckle.

From Los Angeles Times

“And it’s going to happen with or without us,” Bustos concluded.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• achieve
• carry out
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