B1verb 2K

Conclude

UK //kənˈkluːd// US //kənˈklud// Pronunciation

Definition

To bring to a conclusion or to finish something.

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In simple words: To finish or decide something.

Examples

• We can now conclude the meeting after discussing all the agenda items.
• After reviewing the evidence, the jury will conclude the trial.
• He concluded his speech with a powerful message.
• Scientists concluded their research with significant findings.
• The professor concluded that more studies are necessary.

Usage notes

Used in formal and neutral contexts. Avoid in informal conversations; prefer 'wrap up' or 'finish'.

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Grammar pattern

conclude + object

Memory hint

Think of 'conclude' as the 'end' of a 'clue' in a mystery.

Collocations

• conclude an argument
• conclude a meeting
• conclude a study
• conclude a session
• conclude a report

Synonyms

• finish
• complete
• wrap up
• finalize
• decide

Antonyms

• begin
• start
• open

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'include'; they have different meanings.
• Using 'conclude' without an object ('conclude' needs something to be concluded).
• Incorrectly using past forms (e.g., 'concluded' when still discussing ongoing events).