Origin: Latin
suffix -ude
Conclude has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
"We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
2
bring to a close
"The committee concluded the meeting"
3
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
"After hours of debate, the committee concluded that the new policy was too costly to implement."
4
come to a close
"The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin"
5
reach agreement on
"They concluded an economic agreement"
"We concluded a cease-fire"
6
To end; to come to an end.
"The meeting concluded at noon after a long discussion about budget cuts."
In plain English: To conclude means to finish something by bringing it to an end.
"After hearing all the evidence, the judge concluded that the defendant was not guilty."
Example Sentences
"After hearing all the evidence, the judge concluded that the defendant was not guilty."
verb
"We concluded that it was time to go home."
verb
"She will conclude her speech with a joke next week."
verb
"The jury concluded the defendant was not guilty."
verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
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Origin
From Middle English concluden, borrowed from Latin conclūdere ("to shut up, close, end").