Concluded Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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concluded

[kənˈkluːdɪd ]

Definitions

^{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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
concluded	Used when wrapping up a discussion, meeting, or speech. The meeting concluded with a summary of the key points. She concluded her speech with a call to action.
end	Used for bringing something to a stop or conclusion, often more definite and final. They decided to end the project early. The movie ended with a surprising twist.
finish	Used when completing an activity or reaching the end of a task, often implying the process or effort involved. She finished her homework before dinner. He finished the marathon despite the challenging conditions.
decide	Used when making a choice between two or more options. After thinking it over, I decided to go with the blue dress. We need to decide whether to go on vacation next month.
determine	Used when figuring something out or coming to a conclusion based on facts or evidence. The scientist wanted to determine the cause of the reaction. After some investigation, they determined that the problem was mechanical.

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
concluded	Used when you finish something after considering all aspects or evidence. The report concluded that further research was needed The meeting concluded with a discussion on next steps
end	Used to describe bringing something to an end, often a process or a period of time. The event ended at midnight We decided to end our subscription service
finalize	Used when you complete the last details or steps in a plan or decision. We need to finalize the schedule for the conference The deal was finalized last week
decide	Used when you are making a final choice or judgment about something. She couldn't decide which dress to wear We need to decide on a location for the party
resolve	Used when you find a solution to a problem or conflict. They resolved their differences peacefully The issue was resolved after a long discussion

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

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Origin of 'concluded'

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.

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.

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