Concluded: meaning, definitions and examples

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concluded

 

[ kənˈkluːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

end of something

To conclude means to bring something to an end or to make a decision after considering all the information available. It is to reach a final judgment or settle an issue.

Synonyms

decide, determine, end, finish

Examples of usage

  • I concluded my presentation with a summary of key points.
  • After much deliberation, we concluded that it was best to postpone the event.
Context #2 | Verb

an argument or discussion

To conclude is also used to describe the final part of an argument or discussion, where all the information is considered and a decision or judgment is made.

Synonyms

decide, end, finalize, resolve

Examples of usage

  • After hours of debate, they finally concluded that they could not reach an agreement.
  • The meeting concluded with a vote on the proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "concluded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concluído

🇮🇳 समाप्त

🇩🇪 abgeschlossen

🇮🇩 disimpulkan

🇺🇦 завершено

🇵🇱 zakończony

🇯🇵 完了した

🇫🇷 conclu

🇪🇸 concluido

🇹🇷 sonuçlanmış

🇰🇷 결론 지어진

🇸🇦 منتهي

🇨🇿 dokončený

🇸🇰 dokončený

🇨🇳 结束

🇸🇮 zaključen

🇮🇸 lokið

🇰🇿 аяқталған

🇬🇪 დასრულებული

🇦🇿 bitmiş

🇲🇽 concluido

Etymology

The word 'conclude' originated from the Latin word 'concludere', which means 'to shut up, enclose'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify bringing something to an end or making a decision. The word has been used in English since the late 14th century.

See also: concludable, concluding, conclusion, conclusive, conclusively, conclusiveness, inconclusiveness, nonconclusive.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,912, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.