CONCLUDE


Meaning of CONCLUDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈklüd ]

verb

( con·clud·ed ; con·clud·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin concludere to shut up, end, infer, from com- + claudere to shut — more at close

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1. obsolete : to shut up : enclose

2. : to bring to an end especially in a particular way or with a particular action

conclude a meeting with a prayer

3.

a. : to reach as a logically necessary end by reasoning : infer on the basis of evidence

concluded that her argument was sound

b. : to make a decision about : decide

concluded he would wait a little longer

c. : to come to an agreement on : effect

conclude a sale

4. : to bring about as a result : complete

intransitive verb

1. : end

2.

a. : to form a final judgment

b. : to reach a decision or agreement

Synonyms: see close , infer

• con·clud·er noun

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