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culminated

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈkəɫməˌneɪtɪd// UK //kˈʌlmɪnˌeɪtɪd// cul·mi·nat·ed

v. to reach the highest point or the final result of a long process. You use this when many events lead up to one big finish.

v. to reach a climax or point of highest development. Intransitive; typically describes a sequence of events ending in a specific result.


SIMPLE

The long search culminated in a successful discovery.

CONTEXTUAL

The month-long arts festival culminated in a spectacular firework display over the city harbor.

COMPLEX

Years of intensive research and diplomatic negotiations finally culminated in the signing of a historic peace treaty that redefined regional borders.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive and is almost always followed by the preposition 'in'.

Pitfall

The project culminated with a success.The project culminated in success.While 'with' is occasionally seen, 'in' is the standard preposition used to indicate the final result or climax.

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