conclude
conclude
(kənkluːd )Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense concludes , present participle concluding , past tense, past participle concluded
1. verb
If you conclude that something is true, you decide that it is true using the facts you know as a basis.
Larry had concluded that he had no choice but to accept Paul's words as the truth. [VERB that]
So what can we conclude from this debate? [VERB noun + from]
'The situation in the inner cities is bad and getting worse,' she concluded. [VERB with quote]
2. verb
[formal]
'It's a waste of time,' he concluded. [VERB with quote]
I would like to conclude by saying that I do enjoy your magazine. [VERB]
concluding adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
On the radio I caught Mr Hague's concluding remarks at the Blackpool conference.
3. verb
When something concludes, or when you conclude it, you end it.
[formal]The evening concluded with dinner and speeches. [VERB adverb/preposition]
The Group of Seven major industrial countries concluded its annual summit meeting today. [VERB noun]
4. verb
If one person or group concludes an agreement, such as a treaty or business deal, with another, they arrange it. You can also say that two people or groups conclude an agreement.
[formal]Mexico and the Philippines have both concluded agreements with their commercial bank creditors. [VERB noun + with]
If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide. [VERB noun]
