conclude
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈkluːd/
KK: /kənˈklud/
intransitive verb
Definition
To reach a decision or finish something after considering the information.
Example
After much discussion, we finally concluded the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: concluded
Past Participle: concluded
Conversation
I think we should conclude our meeting soon.
Yeah, it feels like we’ve covered everything important.
Exactly! It’s getting late, and I have to head home.
Same here. Let’s wrap it up and finalize our plans.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
finish
terminate
resolve
Antonyms
begin
start
commence
transitive verb
Definition
To reach a decision or form an opinion after thinking about something; to bring something to an end or finish it.
Example
After much discussion, we concluded that it was best to wait until next week.
Tense Forms
Past: concluded
Past Participle: concluded
Conversation
How do you think we should conclude our project presentation?
I think we should summarize our main points clearly.
That makes sense; we want to leave a good impression when we conclude.
Root Explanation
Conclude → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "cludere" (meaning to close). The word "conclude" means to close or bring together the discussion or argument to a final decision or judgment.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing things 'together' ('con-') to 'close' ('cludere') a discussion — that's why conclude means to reach a final decision.
Visually Confused Words
coinclude
reconclude
unconcluded
preconclude
occlude
obclude
inconcludent
include