conclude

verb

UK /kənˈkluːd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	conclude
he/she/it	concludes
present participle	concluding
past tense	concluded
past participle	concluded

1
transitive to decide that something is true after looking at all the evidence you have
conclude that:
The report concluded that a world recession was unlikely.
Synonyms and related words
To make a decision
decide
determine
arrive at
2
intransitive formalto end, especially by someone saying or doing something
conclude with:
The article concludes with the names and addresses of organizations that can help.
conclude by doing something:
I conclude by inviting everyone to look at our work displayed at the back of the room.
Synonyms and related words
To come to an end
come to an end
pass
run out
1. 2a
  transitive formalto end something, especially by doing or saying something
  conclude something with something:
  The author concludes the chapter with a brief summary of her research.
  conclude something by doing something:
  He concluded the discussion by thanking everyone for attending.
  Synonyms and related words
  To bring an end to something
  end
  wind up
  round off
2. 2b
  transitive used for reporting the last thing that someone says
  ‘We must end this injustice now’, Sir Robert concluded.
  Synonyms and related words
  Expressions used when repeating your own or someone else ’s words
  I hear/I’ve heard
  (the) word is that
  rumour/word/legend has it that
3. 2c
  transitive formalto finish something, especially something that has taken a long time
  They agreed to conclude negotiations as soon as possible.
  Synonyms and related words
  To finish something
  complete
  end
  carry through
3
transitive formalto officially make something such as a deal or an agreement
An agreement was concluded under which Thailand would help to develop tourism in Laos.
Synonyms and related words
To make plans or arrangements
plan
arrange
organize
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of conclude
▪ agreement, contract, deal, pact, treaty

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