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Synonyms & Similar Words
complete
conclude
end
terminate
stop
cease
finalize
polish
perfect
accomplish
achieve
fulfill
realize
bring to an end
wind up
wrap up
clinch
settle
resolve
determine
decide
finish off
round off
top off
cap off
put the finishing touches on
perfect
refine
fine-tune
tweak
adjust
rectify
correct
amend
revise
edit
reform
redo
rework
remake
redo
rehash
rephrase
reword
complete
consummate
crown
culminate
climax
peak
apex
conclude
close
shut
seal
clinch
button up
tie up
tidy up
put away
stow away
pack away
Meaning of Finish
According to Merriam-Webster, "finish" can mean to bring to an end or to complete something, or to give a high-quality surface to something.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "finish" as to complete or end something, or to make something perfect or complete.
- The Oxford Dictionary defines "finish" as to bring something to an end, or to give something a high-quality surface or appearance.
Example Uses
- She will finish her project by the end of the week.
- The painter applied a final coat to finish the wall.
- The runner was about to finish the marathon when she injured her ankle.
- The chef added a sprinkle of herbs to finish the dish.
- The company will finish its expansion into the new market by next year.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
start
begin
initiate
commence
inaugurate
launch
introduce
open
originate
create
establish
found
generate
spark
ignite
kindle
initiate
undertake
take on
assume
presume
start anew
restart
reopen
revive
resume
reactivate
reinstate
restore
revitalize
rejuvenate
regenerate
renovate
redo
rework
remake
rehash
rephrase
reword