† concluden.
Obsolete. rare.
Conclusion.
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the world > existence and causation > causation > effect, result, or consequence > [noun] > outcome or that which results
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the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > end or conclusion > [noun] > conclusion or final result
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1643 J. Sherley in W. Bradford Hist. Plymouth Plantation (1856) 406 I shall write this generall leter..hoping it will be a good conclude of a..costly and tedious bussines.
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concludev.
/kənˈkluːd/, /kəŋˈkluːd/, U.S. /kənˈklud/ I. To shut up, enclose, include.† 1. (in physical sense). Obsolete or archaic.b.figurative.a1425 (c1395) Bible (Wycliffite, L.V.) (Royal) (1850) Gal. iii. 22 But scripture hath concludid [1382 enclosyde] alle thingis vndir synne.1611 Bible (King James) Rom. xi. 32 God hath concluded [Gk. συνέκλεισε, Revised shut up] them all in vnbeliefe, that he might haue mercy vpon all. View more context for this quotation1866 H. Bushnell Vicarious Sacrifice iii. v. 358 Whom he has first arrested and concluded in sin.† 2. † b. To shut up or comprehend within definite limits; to restrict, confine. (Also with up.) Obsolete.† 3. † 4. † b. To refute (a statement). Obsolete. rare.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > enclosing or enclosure > enclose [verb (transitive)]
beloukOE
pind?c1225
closec1275
beshuta1300
to shut about13..
umbclosec1330
to close about1340
aclosec1350
in close1393
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?a1475 (?a1425) tr. R. Higden Polychron. (Harl. 2261) (1865) I. 423 [There] be ij waters, oon of whom concludethe an yle moved to and fro with the wynde.
1607 E. Topsell Hist. Foure-footed Beastes 116 It is vsuall to conclude them in Parks.
1806 R. Patterson Adams's Lect. Nat. & Exper. Philos. (rev. ed.) I. xi. 449 When an animal is concluded in a limited quantity of..air, it dies as soon as the air is vitiated.
1859 Ld. Tennyson Merlin & Vivien 510 in Idylls of King I dreamt Of some vast charm concluded in that star.
a. To include, comprehend, comprise, sum up.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > language > speech > narration > description or act of describing > describe [verb (transitive)] > sum up
comprehendc1369
concludec1405
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subsumea1677
summarize1808
sum-totalize1837
recap1911
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > incorporation or inclusion > incorporate or include [verb (transitive)]
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beshut1340
contain1340
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c1405 (c1385) G. Chaucer Knight's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 500 And shortly to concluden al his wo So muchel sorwe hadde neuere creature.
?1523 J. Fitzherbert Bk. Husbandry f. lvii There be...x.commaundementes..but they be all concluded and comprehended in two.
1647 N. Bacon Hist. Disc. Govt. 162 That..the written laws were wholy concluded into the Norman Tongue.
1655 Campion's Art of composing Musick in Parts in J. Playford Introd. Skill Musick ii. 9 In the simple Concord I conclude all his compounds.
1709 G. Stanhope Paraphr. Epist. & Gospels IV. 53 Each Member of the City or Borough is concluded as a Citizen.
1828 C. Wordsworth King Charles I 154 It appears..in a nutshell, contained and concluded almost wholly under that single word ‘however’.
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society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > restriction or limitation > restrict or limit [verb (transitive)]
thringc1250
restrain1384
bound1393
abounda1398
limita1398
pincha1450
pin?a1475
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border1608
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butta1631
to fasten down1694
crimp1747
bourn1807
to box in1845
the world > relative properties > kind or sort > individual character or quality > quality of being special or restricted in application > quality of being restricted or limited > restrict or limit [verb (transitive)]
thringc1250
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arta1382
bound1393
limita1398
restrainc1405
pincha1450
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border1608
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constrain1614
coarctate1624
butta1631
prescribe1688
pin1738
society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > restriction or limitation > restrict or limit [verb (transitive)] > to something
tinec1430
naila1522
conclude1548
astrict1588
to keep to ——1698
pin1718
thirl1864
the world > relative properties > kind or sort > individual character or quality > quality of being special or restricted in application > quality of being restricted or limited > restrict or limit [verb (transitive)] > to or within something
tinec1430
naila1522
restrict1535
conclude1548
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astrict1588
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pin1718
thirl1864
1548 E. Gest Treat. againste Masse sig. Hiiiv Whereas Christ saieth God is in heaven, he doth not by yt his so saieng conclud and hemen him ther.
1642 Declar. Lords & Com. 6 June 6 Much lesse can the Power of Parliament be concluded by his Majesties command.
1646 J. Gregory Notes & Observ. xvii. 71 The Faithfull Church of that time, concluded up in the family of Seth.
1679 W. Penn Addr. Protestants (1692) ii. ii. 68 Those that chuse to be concluded by the Letter and Text of Christ's Testament.
c. To confine, or shut up to.
ΚΠ
1646 H. Lawrence Of Communion & Warre with Angels Table sig. Aa3v The saints not so concluded to one Angell, as not to injoy oftentimes the service of many.
a. To shut up from a course of action, etc.; to preclude, debar, restrain, ‘estop’. Obsolete.
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society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > restrain [verb (transitive)] > specifically from doing something
conclude1382
restrain1384
refraina1398
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to coart of1430
revokec1450
stop1488
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retract1548
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retire1567
straiten1622
confine1651
obligec1661
the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > hinder completely or prevent [verb (transitive)] > from an action, purpose, etc.
warnc888
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defendc1330
conclude1382
privea1387
retainc1415
refrain1442
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repel1483
stop1488
sever?1507
discourage1528
seclude?1531
prevent1533
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prevent1620
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riot1777
tent1781
footer1813
to stop off1891
mozz1941
1382 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) 2 Sam. xviii. 28 Blessid be the Lord thi God, that hath concludid the men, that rereden her hoondis ayens my lord the kyng.
1483 Act 1 Rich. III c. 6 §1 The said..Defendants be not concluded thereby, but..may answer and plead to the Action.
1621 H. Elsynge Notes Deb. House of Lords (1870) 85 The protestacion to be entred ther..but not to conclude us from judginge of Flood.
1705 G. Stanhope Paraphr. III. 176 Suffer Lazarus to go and warn my Relations who are not yet thus finally concluded by Death.
b. To shut up to a course of action, etc.; to bind, oblige. Still in legal use.
ΘΚΠ
society > morality > duty or obligation > moral or legal constraint > bind (a person) morally or legally [verb (transitive)]
obligea1325
conclude1393
astrainc1475
astringe1523
obstringe1528
obligate1533
bind1549
debt-bind1563
astrictc1600
tie1608
engage1642
to put (a person) on his or her honour1656
pin1710
society > law > legal obligation > put under legal obligation [verb (transitive)]
obligea1325
astringe1523
obligate1581
astrictc1600
engage1642
conclude1883
1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis I. 185 This open thing..Concludeth him by suche a way, That he the feith mo nede obey.
1540 Act 32 Hen. VIII c. 36 §1 Fynes with proclamacions..shuld be a fynal ende and conclud aswel pryuies as strangers to the same.
1671 H. Stubbe Reply Def. Royal Soc. 24 The Theologicians did not hold themselves concluded by the Sentiments of the Canonists.
1690 J. Locke Two Treat. Govt. ii. viii. (Rtldg.) 98 The consent of the majority shall..conclude every individual.
1883 Law Rep.: Queen's Bench Div. 11 575 In settling the value of a copyhold fine the tenant is not concluded by the amount of rent..reserved on the premises.
a. To overcome in argument; to confute, ‘shut up’; to convince. Obsolete.
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the mind > attention and judgement > testing > refutation, disproof > refute, disprove [verb (transitive)]
answerOE
bitavelena1225
allayc1275
confoundc1384
concludea1400
conclusea1400
forblenda1400
gainsaya1400
rejag1402
to bear downc1405
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remove1652
retund1653
effronta1657
dispute1659
unreason1661
have1680
demolish1691
to blow sky-high1819
a1400 (a1325) Cursor Mundi (Vesp.) l. 14713 Wit wordes suilk war þai binomin, Wit scil concluded and ouercummin.
1401 in T. Wright Polit. Poems & Songs (1859) II. 86 By verre contradiccion thou concludist thi silf.
c1480 (a1400) St. Katherine 256 in W. M. Metcalfe Legends Saints Sc. Dial. (1896) II. 449 A madyne..þat throw gret wit & sutelte concludis all my men and me.
1530 Thorpe's Examinacion sig. A.viii In all thoes temptatyons Christe concludyd the fiende.
1532 T. More Confut. Tyndale in Wks. 459/2 When they be confuted and concluded openly therin.
1705 T. Hearne Ductor Historicus (ed. 2) I. iii. 366 Though the Scythians had better Arguments to offer..they would not be concluded by them.
1858 H. Bushnell Serm. for New Life 92 The mere seeing of any wonder never concludes the mind of the spectator.]
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > testing > refutation, disproof > refute, disprove [verb (transitive)] > an argument, statement, etc.
assoilc1370
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soilc1380
conclude1388
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redargue1613
to wrestle off1639
1388 Bible (Wycliffite, L.V.) Prol. 36 Job argueth aȝens hise enemyes..and concludith many errouris that suen of hire false bileeue.
II. To close any transaction; to end.
5. absolute.1847 Ld. Tennyson Princess ii. 45 A solemn grace Concluded.† b. To put an end to, ‘do for’ (a person). (Now humorous.)† c. Const. infinitive with to. Obsolete.
a. transitive. To bring to a close or end; to wind up, finish, close. (Said of a person, or of a final act, etc.)
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the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > end or conclusion > bring to an end or conclude [verb (transitive)]
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endc1305
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terminate?a1425
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close1439
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terma1475
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determine1483
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to shut up1575
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date1589
to close up1592
period1595
includea1616
apostrophate1622
to wind off1650
periodizea1657
dismiss1698
to wind up1740
to put the lid on1873
to put the tin hat on something1900
to wash up1925
1430 J. Lydgate tr. Hist. Troy i. vi For my beheste with deathe I shall conclude.
1580 J. Lyly Euphues & his Eng. (new ed.) f. 101 In euery triangle..three lines, the first beginneth, the seconde augmenteth, the thirde concludeth it a figure.
1592 Earl of Essex in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. ii. 237 III. 164 My Lady Walsingham..doth now conclude all sutes with one request.
1599 W. Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet iii. i. 184 His fault concludes, but what the law should end, The life of Tybalt. View more context for this quotation
1660 T. Willsford Scales Commerce & Trade 113 Saturday concluding both moneth and year, and Sunday beginning the year 1660.
1797 A. Radcliffe Italian III. ix. 317 She would have concluded her days within the walls of San Stefano.
1891 N.E.D. at Conclude Mod. This concluded the proceedings of the meeting.
ΘΚΠ
the world > life > death > killing > kill [verb (transitive)]
swevec725
quelmeOE
slayc893
quelleOE
of-falleOE
ofslayeOE
aquellc950
ayeteeOE
spillc950
beliveOE
to bring (also do) of (one's) life-dayOE
fordoa1000
forfarea1000
asweveOE
drepeOE
forleseOE
martyrOE
to do (also i-do, draw) of lifeOE
bringc1175
off-quellc1175
quenchc1175
forswelta1225
adeadc1225
to bring of daysc1225
to do to deathc1225
to draw (a person) to deathc1225
murder?c1225
aslayc1275
forferec1275
to lay to ground, to earth (Sc. at eird)c1275
martyrc1300
strangle1303
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misdoa1325
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tailc1330
to take the life of (also fro)c1330
enda1340
to kill to (into, unto) death1362
brittena1375
deadc1374
to ding to deathc1380
mortifya1382
perisha1387
to dight to death1393
colea1400
fella1400
kill out (away, down, up)a1400
to slay up or downa1400
swelta1400
voida1400
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starvec1425
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morta1450
to bring to, on, or upon (one's) bierc1480
to put offc1485
to-slaya1500
to make away with1502
to put (a person or thing) to silencec1503
rida1513
to put downa1525
to hang out of the way1528
dispatch?1529
strikea1535
occidea1538
to firk to death, (out) of lifec1540
to fling to deathc1540
extinct1548
to make out of the way1551
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to cut offc1565
to make away?1566
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to put away1588
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extinguish1598
to lay along1599
to make hence1605
conclude1606
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feeze1609
to smite, stab in, under the fifth rib1611
to kill dead1615
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spatch1616
to take off1619
mactate1623
to make meat of1632
to turn up1642
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enecate1657
cadaverate1658
expedite1678
to make dog's meat of1679
to make mincemeat of1709
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to use up1833
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to rub out1840
cadaverize1841
to put under the sod1847
suicide1852
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to fix1875
to put under1879
corpse1884
stiffen1888
tip1891
to do away with1899
to take out1900
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red-light1906
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to knock rotten1919
skittle1919
liquidate1924
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to set over1931
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to put to sleep1942
zap1942
hit1955
to take down1967
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trash1973
ace1975
1606 G. W. tr. Justinus Hist. 118 a The stratigem that concluded the Father.
1612 T. Shelton tr. M. de Cervantes Don-Quixote: Pt. 1 i. iv. 24 Pay him instantly or else..I will conclude thee, and annihilate thee.
1862 E. Lear Nonsense Bk. He jumped over the cliff, Which concluded that person of Cromer.
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1531 T. Elyot Bk. named Gouernour ii. vii. sig. Qvi And here I conclude to write any more at this tyme of mercy.
1541 T. Elyot Castel of Helthe (new ed.) H v a And here I conclude to speake of exercise.
6. absol. To make an end of an action, e.g. speech or writing; to end, finish, close (with or by).
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the world > action or operation > completing > complete or conclude action [verb (intransitive)]
enda1340
finisha1400
conclude1526
to get through1589
get1594
dispatcha1616
to shut up1626
to wind up1631
finale1797
to top off1836
to top up1837
through1894
to roll up1963
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > end or conclusion > be at an end [verb (intransitive)] > make an end, finish up, or conclude
have done!c1300
conclude1526
dispatcha1616
period1628
finale1797
to wind up1825
to wind (up) one's pirna1835
to top off1836
finish1878
finalize1922
to drop the flag1925
1526 W. Bonde Rosary sig. C The bysshoppes concludynge, answeredyd and sayd. We haue no kyng but Cesar.
c1530 A. Barclay Egloges ii. sig. Lij Concludynge with this clawse.
1541 R. Barnes Wks. (1573) 222/2 After much communication, hee concluded wyth mee, & sayd, how that I was but a foole.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Macbeth (1623) i. ii. 57 And to conclude, The Victorie fell on vs. View more context for this quotation
1716 Lady M. W. Montagu Let. 14 Sept. (1965) I. 269 By this time you are ready to fear I would never conclude at all.
1812 Ld. Byron Childe Harold: Cantos I & II ii. lxii. 92 In bloodier acts conclude those who with blood began.
1840 T. Hood Up Rhine 51 My paper being filled..I must conclude, with kind regards to yourself, and love to Emily.
7. † b. To end, issue, or result in; = end v.1 5b.
a. intransitive. Of things: To come to a close or end; to close, end, finish, terminate.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > end or conclusion > be at an end [verb (intransitive)] > come to an end, terminate, or expire
to run outeOE
endOE
stintc1275
slakea1300
overpassc1350
determinec1374
overruna1393
dispend1393
failc1399
missa1400
to wear out, forth1412
stanchc1420
to come outa1450
terminea1450
expire?c1450
finish1490
conclude1593
upclose1603
terminate1608
to shut up1609
to wind off1650
stop1733
to fall in1771
close1821
to blaze out1884
outgive1893
to play out1964
1593 W. Shakespeare Venus & Adonis sig. Fijv Her heauie antheme still concludes in wo. View more context for this quotation
1620 N. Brent tr. P. Sarpi Hist. Councel of Trent v. 418 To auoide all negotiation, because it would conclude with the dishonour of the Pope.
1752 S. Johnson Rambler No. 207. ⁋12 Nothing is ended with honour, which does not conclude better than it began.
1885 Law Rep.: Chancery Div. 29 457 The report..concluded as follows.
ΘΚΠ
the world > existence and causation > causation > effect, result, or consequence > result [verb (intransitive)]
followOE
sue?c1225
arisec1275
fallc1300
result?a1425
ensue1483
enfollow1485
issuea1500
rebounda1500
succeed1537
terminate1613
concludea1639
depend1655
eventuate1814
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come1884
translate1919
a1639 J. Spottiswood Hist. Church Scotl. (1677) vi. 465 It must..at last conclude either in Popery or Atheism.
1663 J. Spencer Disc. Prodigies (1665) 336 All pious frauds have ever concluded at last in Superstition or Atheism, or the ruine of that..Party that used them.
III. To come to a conclusion, infer, prove.† 9. transitive. To lead to the conclusion; to demonstrate, prove. (Said of a person, an argument, etc.) Const. object and complement, or subordinate clause. Obsolete.† 10. intransitive. To lead to a conclusion, be conclusive. Obsolete.
8. To arrive by reasoning at a judgement or opinion; to come to a conclusion, draw an inference, infer, deduce.
a. with subordinate clause.
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the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > judge, determine [verb (transitive)]
addeemeOE
sayeOE
assizec1399
concludec1405
discernc1425
judgec1425
discussc1430
judicate?1577
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addooma1599
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overcall1654
dijudicate1666
result1705
judicialize1851
c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer Franklin's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 714 I wol conclude that it is bet for me To sleen my self.
a1464 J. Capgrave Abbreuiacion of Cron. (Cambr. Gg.4.12) (1983) 134 Þe pope concluded þat he regned neuyr but be strength and violens.
1526 W. Bonde Pylgrimage of Perfection iii. sig. IIIiiiiv Rosell, Angelus and other doctors determyneth and concludeth, that, [etc.].
1611 Bible (King James) Rom. iii. 28 Therefore wee conclude, that a man is iustified by faith. View more context for this quotation
1668 M. Hale Pref. Rolle's Abridgm. 7 It were a vain thing to conclude it is irrational, because not to be demonstrated..by Syllogismes.
1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 273 By his way of speaking, I concluded there were six.
1817 J. Mill Hist. Brit. India II. iv. iv. 129 Concluding that his life was in danger.
b. with object and infinitive complement (to be often omitted).
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?1533 G. Du Wes Introductorie for to lerne Frenche sig. Eei v Ye haue concluded you a phisycion.
a1538 T. Starkey Dial. Pole & Lupset (1989) 92 Reson concludyth bothe necessary & expedyent, to be to have al lawys in the vulgare tong.
1629 J. Ford Lovers Melancholy i. 14 Then you conclude me proud.
1664 H. Power Exper. Philos. Pref. sig. C3 We cannot but conclude such Prognostics to be within the circle of possibilities.
1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones III. vii. xiv. 127 Some concluded him dead. View more context for this quotation
1756 E. Burke Vindic. Nat. Society 47 The greatest Part of the Governments..must be concluded, Tyrannies.
1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §262 We concluded it unsafe to anchor.
c. with simple object: To infer.
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the mind > mental capacity > understanding > reason, faculty of reasoning > process of reasoning, ratiocination > process of inferring, inference > infer, conclude [verb (transitive)]
concludec1374
takec1400
to drive outc1443
drive1447
derive1509
reasona1527
deduce1529
include1529
infer1529
gather1535
deduct?1551
induce1563
pick1565
fetch1567
collect1581
decide1584
bring1605
to take up1662
c1374 G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. iv. iv. 125 Yif I haue concluded soþe of þe vnselynesse of shrewednesse.
c1400 Rom. Rose 7470 Shaltow never of apparence Seene conclude good consequence.
1583 G. Babington Very Fruitfull Expos. Commaundem. i. 19 That wee might conclude libertie thereon to sinne at our pleasure..? No no.
1639 T. Fuller Hist. Holy Warre i. vi. 8 To conclude the finenesse of the cloth from the largenesse of the measure.
1671 J. Milton Paradise Regain'd ii. 317 What conclud'st thou hence? View more context for this quotation
1729 B. Franklin Busy-body v, in Amer. Weekly Mercury 25 Feb.–4 Mar. 2/1 All this, is infer'd and concluded from a Character I wrote in my Number 3.
1864 F. C. Bowen Treat. Logic vii. 201 From EA in the Second, we may conclude not only E, but O.
d. absol. or with preps. (Chiefly as to manner.)
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1509 S. Hawes Pastime of Pleasure x. vii To conclude truely.
1611 M. Smith in Bible (King James) Transl. Pref. 11 Not to conclude or dogmatize vpon this or that peremptorily.
1701 J. Collier tr. Marcus Aurelius Conversat. with Himself v. xxxvi. 82 Don't you conclude upon any real Damage, for there's no such thing.
1759 S. Johnson Prince of Abissinia II. xxviii. 20 You..conclude too hastily from the infelicity of marriage against its institution.
1834 A. W. Fonblanque Eng. under Seven Admin. (1837) III. 19 Our own experience certainly concludes unfavourably to the use of the wig.
1869 J. Martineau Ess. Philos. & Theol. 2nd Ser. 164 From the omnipresence of geometry, Oersted thus concludes to a universal beauty of form.
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the mind > attention and judgement > testing > proof, demonstration > prove, demonstrate [verb (transitive)]
i-sothea925
soothec950
fanda1000
kitheOE
betell1048
showc1175
prove?c1225
treousec1275
stablisha1325
approve1340
verifyc1386
justifya1393
tryc1412
answer?a1425
appreve?c1450
to make gooda1470
convictc1475
averifyc1503
arguea1513
find1512
pree1515
comprobate1531
demonstrate1538
conclude1549
convince1555
argument1558
evict1571
avoucha1593
evidencea1601
remonstrate1601
clear1605
attaint1609
monstrate1609
evince1610
evince1611
improve1613
remonstrance1621
to make out1653
ascertain1670
to bring off1674
to make (something) to through1675
render1678
substantiatea1691
establisha1704
to bring out1727
realize1763
validate1775
1549 Forme & Maner consecratyng Archebishoppes sig. G.iiiiv Nothyng..but that..maie bee concluded, and proued by the scripture.
1623 P. Massinger Duke of Millaine i. i. sig. B2v The successe, Concludes the victor innocent.
1687 H. More App. to Antidote x. §7. 207 That our arguments are sophistical because they..conclude that there is an incorporeal substance in beasts.
1719 D. Defoe Farther Adventures Robinson Crusoe 280 I..concluded to the Commanders, that they had done what they..should ha' been asham'd of.
a1797 E. Burke Tracts Popery Laws in Wks. (1842) II. 434/2 This mode of conviction..concludes the party has failed in his expurgatory proof.
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the mind > attention and judgement > testing > proof, demonstration > prove, demonstrate [verb (intransitive)] > conclusively
conclude1526
to stick the point1655
1526 W. Bonde Pylgrimage of Perfection iii. sig. FFviiiv Thy reason in this case concludeth nat.
a1620 M. Fotherby Atheomastix (1622) i. viii. §3. 58 No part of his Obiection concludeth for pure Atheists.
1653 G. Ashwell Fides Apostolica 155 This is but a negative argument, and concludeth not.
1713 G. Berkeley Three Dialogues Hylas & Philonous iii. 149 This Objection concludes equally against a Creation in any Sense.
1714 J. Fortescue-Aland in J. Fortescue Governance of Eng. Pref. 7 The Argument will equally conclude to both.
IV. To bring or come to a decision, settle, decide, determine.† 13. intransitive. To come to a decision, make an arrangement or agreement, resolve, determine.† b. with (a person, etc.): To agree, come to an arrangement, make terms. Obsolete.† c. To close with (an opinion). Obsolete.† 14. transitive. To decide or determine upon. Obsolete.
11. (a) transitive. To bring (a matter) to a decision or settlement; to decide, determine (a point, a case at law). (b) To settle, arrange finally (a treaty, peace, etc.).
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the mind > language > speech > agreement > make an agreement with [verb (transitive)] > make conclude or seal (an agreement)
binda1300
smitec1330
takec1330
ratify1357
knitc1400
enter1418
obligea1522
agree1523
conclude1523
strike1544
swap1590
celebrate1592
rate?1611
to strike up1646
form1736
firm1970
society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > judging > judge or determine judicially [verb (transitive)]
deemc950
findeOE
adjudge?c1400
judge1477
retour1497
conclude1523
sentence1586
deraign1601
discern1622
cognosce1634
censure1640
hold1642
adjudicatea1695
1523 Ld. Berners tr. J. Froissart Cronycles I. cxl. 169 They wolde bring thyder their lorde the Erle of Flanders, and there to conclude vp the maryage.
1569 R. Grafton Chron. II. 736 The French King..determined to conclude a truce.
1587 J. Hooker Chron. Ireland 127/2 in Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) II Such orders as are concluded and established in parlement.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 1 (1623) v. vi. 107 Shall we at last conclude effeminate peace? View more context for this quotation
1652 M. Nedham tr. J. Selden Of Dominion of Sea 3 Five Commissaries..who should treat of the differences and should have power to conclude them.
1792 J. Almon Anecd. Life W. Pitt (octavo ed.) I. viii. 187 He had concluded a treaty with Spain.
1885 Law Rep.: Queen's Bench Div. 14 463 The case is concluded practically by the decision in Read v. Anderson.
12. † b. passive. (Cf. to be determined at determine v. 19a, resolved adj.) Obsolete.
a. To come to the conclusion or decision (to do a thing), to decide (on a course of action), determine, resolve. Const. infinitive or subordinate clause.
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the mind > will > decision > resolve or decide upon [verb (transitive)]
to take (in early use (i-)nim) to redeeOE
redeOE
to take (in early use (i-)nim) redeOE
to bring to stallc1275
rewardc1380
perfix1415
determ1423
concludec1430
prefix?1523
resolve1523
affix1524
devise1548
pitch?1567
purpose1574
to resolve with oneself1578
to set down1582
settle1596
determinea1616
decision1877
predetermine1884
the world > action or operation > completing > complete (an action or piece of work) [verb (transitive)] > bring to an end or conclusion
finec1300
finisha1375
concludec1430
determine1483
to wind off1650
parclose1667
to wind up1780
eventuate1816
to round out1856
mop1859
to wrap up1922
c1430 J. Lydgate tr. Bochas Fall of Princes (1558) i. viii. 11 b/1 This stepmother..concluded hath in her entencion Him to destroy.
1490 Caxton's Blanchardyn & Eglantine (1962) 205 They concluded with in them selfe, that they sholde lye al nyghte in their harneys.
c1515 Ld. Berners tr. Bk. Duke Huon of Burdeux (1882–7) xlix. 165 He..concludyd to send for all his men of warre.
1594 W. Shakespeare Lucrece sig. N1 They did conclude to beare dead Lvcrece thence. View more context for this quotation
1611 Bible (King James) Acts xxi. 25.
1639 T. Fuller Hist. Holy Warre ii. xxix. 81 The Emperour and the King of France concluded to besiege Damascus.
1707 W. Funnell Voy. round World viii. 225 Finding a loss in boiling our Meat, concluded to eat it raw.
1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §262 We concluded to drop an anchor as soon as we got into clean ground.
1827 H. Hallam Constit. Hist. Eng. II. x. 68 It was concluded to bring him to trial.
1833 T. De Quincey Cæsars in Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Jan. 49/2 He concluded to postpone it [his flight] to the following day.
1853 C. M. Yonge Heir of Redclyffe I. vii. 127 She..concluded that she would wait.
1858 N. Hawthorne Fr. & Ital. Jrnls. I. 79 My wife concluded to hire a balcony.
186. J. Conington Misc. Writings (1872) I. 126.
1876 L. Stephen Hist. Eng. Thought 18th Cent. I. 422 He..concludes to express his sentiments.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > decision > resolve or decide [verb (intransitive)]
choosec1320
definec1374
to take advisementa1393
appointc1440
conclude1452
to come to (an) anchor?1473
deliber1485
determine1509
resolvea1528
rest1530
deliberate1550
point1560
decide1572
to set (up) one's rest1572
to set down one's rest1578
to make account1583
to fix the staff1584
to take a party1585
fadge1592
set1638
determinate1639
pitch1666
devise1714
pre-resolve1760
settle1782
to make up one's mind1859
1452 Richard, Duke of York in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. (1824) 1st Ser. I. 13 I..am fully concluded to proceed in all haste against him.
1470–85 T. Malory Morte d'Arthur i. xi At the last they were concluded that Merlyn shold goo with a token of kyng Ban.
1565 T. Cooper Thesaurus at Certus I am concluded to do it.
1643 J. Angier Lancashires Valley of Achor 3 We are all unanimously concluded to be ayding and assisting.
a. of, on, upon (a question, a thing to be done, etc.).
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the mind > language > speech > agreement > make an agreement [verb (intransitive)]
accord?a1160
to make (a) finec1325
covenantc1330
compound1419
packc1450
patisec1475
conclude1477
compone1478
bargain1483
article1526
make1530
compact1535
to dispense with1569
temporize1579
to make termsa1599
to strike (a person) luck1599
to be compromised1600
compacka1618
stipulatea1648
to come to terms1657
sort1685
paction1725
to cry off1775
pact1904
1477 W. Caxton tr. R. Le Fèvre Hist. Jason (1913) 64 Iason..hering the fayr Myrro so ordeyne & conclude of their sodayn departing.
1490 W. Caxton tr. Eneydos (1890) xl. 131 Whan..they had concluded togyder of ther besines.
1523 Ld. Berners tr. J. Froissart Cronycles I. cliv. 185 To conclude on another maner of peace.
1589 Voy. W. Towrson in R. Hakluyt Princ. Navigations i. 118 The Negros and we soone concluded of price.
1666 S. Pepys Diary 28 Sept. (1972) VII. 300 We judged a third man..is necessary; and concluded on Sir W. Warren.
1727 P. Longueville Hermit 72 This being concluded upon by both the Parties.
a1731 D. Defoe New Voy. round World (1787) I. 91 They might..conclude upon the measures they intended to pursue.
1796 E. Parsons Myst. Warning iii. 183 Peace has been concluded upon.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > language > speech > agreement > make an agreement [verb (intransitive)] > with a person
conclude1462
settle1527
gree1574
compact1592
clear1609
truck1622
1462 King Edward IV in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. ii. 41 I. 127 [They] have conspired, accorded, concluded, and determined with owr outward enemyes as well of Fraunce and of Scotland.
1586 W. Warner Albions Eng. i. vi. 17 Concluding with his companie how to conuay her thence.
1635 W. Lambarde & T. Lambarde Archeion (new ed.) 213 Howsoever they should conclude amongst themselves.
1680 Countess of Manchester in E. M. Thompson Corr. Family of Hatton (1878) I. 217 My Lord hath concluded wth him to travell wth my son.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > judge, determine [verb (transitive)] > conclude
resolvec1565
conclude1586
pitch1610
reduce1616
to set at rest1826
the mind > language > statement > agreement, concurrence, or unanimity > be in agreement [verb (intransitive)]
accord1340
cordc1380
to be condescendedc1386
to be consentedc1386
consenta1400
intend1421
onec1450
drawc1480
to be of (also in) one (or a) mind?1496
agreea1513
gree?a1513
to draw by one string1558
conspire1579
to meet witha1586
conclude1586
condog1592
consign1600
hit1608
centre1652
to be of (another's) mind1717
to go all the way (also the whole way) with1829
to sing the same song1846
1586 T. Bowes tr. P. de la Primaudaye French Acad. I. 273 Concluding with their opinion who persuaded to fight.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > form judgement, decide [verb (intransitive)]
deemc825
determinec1384
judgea1400
discerna1425
concludec1515
rest1530
scan1582
arbitrate1590
doom1591
dijudicate1607
dignosce1641
vote1643
c1515 Ld. Berners tr. Bk. Duke Huon of Burdeux (1882–7) lxv. 223 These .ii. traytours deuysyd and concludyd the deth of Huon.
1621 Knolles's Gen. Hist. Turkes (ed. 3) 1372 His death was concluded one euening, and..should haue beene put in execution the next day.
15. intransitive. Scots Law. In a summons (now, only in the Court of Session): To state formally, in a clause called the ‘conclusion’, the object or objects sought for. See conclusion n. 14.
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1826 in P. Shaw Cases IV. 310 I am now satisfied that it is not necessary to conclude for expenses.
1868 Act 31 & 32 Victoria c. 101 §59 It shall be lawful to libel and conclude and decern for general adjudication.
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v.c1374- on the grind
- on the ground
- on the ground of
- on the half-shell
- on the half-volley
- on the halfshell
- on the halfvolley
- on the halves
- on the hazard
- on the heels of
- on the high gig
- on the high grin
- on the high horse
- on the high jump
- on the high rope
- on the high ropes
- on the hog
- on the hog train
- on the hoigh
- on the home front
- on the hoof
- on the hook
- on the hop
- on the hour
- on the house