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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Conclude
The primary meaning of the word "conclude" is to bring something to an end or to reach a decision or judgment.
Definitions
- To bring something to an end or to reach a decision or judgment
- * To decide or judge something after careful thought or consideration
- * To reach a decision or judgment based on evidence or reasoning
Etymology of Conclude
The word "conclude" comes from the Latin "concludere", which means "to shut up" or "to enclose"
This Latin word is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "cludere" (meaning "to shut")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to bring to an end" or "to reach a decision"
Example Uses
- The meeting will conclude at 5 PM
- * After careful consideration, I conclude that this is the best option
- * The investigation will conclude next week
- * The speaker will conclude her talk with a question-and-answer session
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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