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Definition of conclude

conclude

/kənˈkluːd/
con · clude
Adverb:conclusively
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Adjective:conclusive
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Past Simple:concluded
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Past Participle:concluded
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Present Participle:concluding
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• verb

1

To bring or come to an end; to finish or terminate an event, speech, or piece of writing.

Example

"The keynote speaker chose to conclude her presentation with an inspiring quote."

2

To arrive at a judgment, opinion, or decision through reasoning and evidence.

Example

"From the footprints in the mud, the investigator was able to conclude that two people had entered the cabin."

3

To formally settle, arrange, or ratify an agreement, treaty, or contract.

Example

"The two nations met in Geneva to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement."

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• Rhymes for conclude

• Nearby Words

conciseness
concision
conclave
conclude
conclusion
conclusive
conclusively

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Latin concludere ('to shut up, enclose, or bring to an end'), formed from the intensive prefix com- ('completely') and claudere ('to shut or close').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conclude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conclude
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