Word
conclude
Phoneticscon·clude, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈkɫud/
UK/kənklˈuːd/
Definitions
01to finish or end
B1 · Intermediate Formal
v. to bring something to an end, or to come to an end.
v. to bring a speech, meeting, or piece of writing to a formal close; also functions as an intransitive verb meaning to terminate.
Español:concluir
“The speaker concluded her presentation by thanking the audience for their time.”
“The legal proceedings concluded after three weeks of testimony, leaving the jury to deliberate on the complex evidence presented.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' or 'by'.
02to decide based on facts
B2 · Upper Intermediate Logic Academic
v. to decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully.
v. to reach a logical judgment or opinion by reasoning; to infer or deduce from evidence.
“The doctors concluded that the patient needed surgery after looking at the test results.”
“Based on the statistical anomalies in the data, the researchers concluded that the initial hypothesis was fundamentally flawed.”
Usage
Frequently followed by a 'that' clause.
03to settle an agreement
C1 · Advanced Law Formal · Technical
v. to complete a formal agreement or a business deal.
v. to bring about a final result, such as a treaty or business arrangement, through negotiation.
“The two companies finally concluded the deal late last night.”
“The diplomats worked tirelessly to conclude the peace treaty before the ceasefire deadline expired.”
Teaching tip
In this sense, 'conclude' is almost exclusively used for high-level formal agreements like treaties or multi-million dollar contracts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “conclude” in context.
Verb
01. conclude from
“What can we conclude from these experimental results?”
verb + prep
02. conclude with
“The festival will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over the harbor.”
verb + prep
03. fail to conclude
“The committee failed to conclude the meeting on time due to the heated debate.”
verb + inf
04. seek to conclude
“The lawyers seek to conclude the settlement before the trial begins.”
verb + inf
Adjective
05. logically conclude
“Based on the evidence provided, we can logically conclude that the theory is correct.”
adv + verb
06. successfully conclude
“The two countries hope to successfully conclude the peace talks by the end of the month.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. conclude deal
“They are working hard to conclude a deal before the transfer window closes.”
verb + noun
08. conclude investigation
“The police expect to conclude their investigation within the next few days.”
verb + noun
09. conclude an agreement
“The two companies finally concluded an agreement after months of negotiation.”
10. conclude on a high note
“The concert concluded on a high note with the band's most famous song.”
11. it is reasonable to conclude
“It is reasonable to conclude that the market will recover by next year.”
Etymology
From Middle English concluden, borrowed from Latin conclūdere (“to shut up, close, end”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0