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conclude

verb

Simple meaning

To end; to come to an end.

Pronunciation

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kuhnklood

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IPA pronunciation (US)

kənkˈlud

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Definition

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verb

  1. intransitive

    To end; to come to an end.

  2. transitive

    To come to a conclusion, to a final decision.

  3. transitive

    To bring to an end; to close; to finish.

  4. Come to a close

  5. transitive

    To bring about as a result; to effect; to make.

  6. often passive voice

    To shut off; to restrain; to limit; to estop; to bar.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: To end; to come to an end.

Used this way, conclude is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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