I . v. a.
1.
End, finish, terminate, close, bring to an end.
2.
Gather ( as a consequence ), infer, judge, deduce.
3.
Determine, judge, decide.
4.
Settle, arrange, complete, bring to a successful issue.
5.
( Law .) Stop, estop, bar, hinder, restrain, cut off.
II . v. n.
1.
Determine, resolve, decide, make up one's mind, come to the conclusion or decision.
2.
End, close, come to a conclusion or close.
3.
Draw inferences, make deductions, reason, syllogize.
4.
Settle opinion, come to a final decision.