conclude - Master This Word
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conclude Word Meanings
- to bring something to an end
- to reach a decision or agreement
- to deduce or infer from facts
conclude Example Sentences
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conclude Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/kənˈkluːd/
US
/kənˈkluːd/
conclude Word Etymology
con- = together + claudere = to close. Latin 'concludere' → Old French 'conclure' → English 'conclude'. Imagine sealing a conclusion with a meaningful handshake, finalizing an agreement.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I lean over the desk, push aside a few papers and let my thoughts shift gears. I scan the clues and watch the numbers align, and a steady sense of control grows as I hold the moment still. As ideas move and change in my head, a clear thread starts to appear. Finally, I conclude that we can take the next step.
Real Context
Conclude is a versatile verb that covers three closely related ideas: bringing something to an end, making a decision or agreement, and deducing something from information or evidence. In formal writing you often conclude a report or a meeting; in everyday speech you conclude a discussion with a plan. Learners frequently confuse it with finish or end, but conclude carries a sense of purpose, rationale, or inference behind the ending. When you deduce, you conclude something based on clues. Note the common collocations: conclude an argument, conclude a deal, draw a conclusion.
Usage Reminders
- Use conclude to actively end something (a meeting, a debate) or to decide something; avoid plain endings.
- When you infer from facts, say 'conclude that' followed by a clause.
- Common collocations: conclude a deal, conclude a meeting, draw a conclusion.
- Avoid using conclude in passive contexts like 'it is concluded' unless you rephrase.
- In academic writing, end with a result or recommendation: 'The study concludes that...'
Common Misconceptions
- Conclude is not just finish; it implies reasoning or decision.
- It does not mean 'to include' or 'to contain'.
- Use 'conclude that' for inferred statements, not 'conclude what'.
- It is often more formal than 'end' or 'finish'.
- Be careful with collocations: conclude a deal; conclude a meeting; draw a conclusion.
Thinking Differences
English tends to reserve conclude for ending with a reason, decision, or inference; learners often prefer finish or end and miss the sense of justification.
Learning Tips
- Know the three core senses: end, decision, inference.
- Use 'conclude that' when you infer from facts.
- Learn common collocations: conclude a deal, conclude a meeting, draw a conclusion.
- Differentiate from the noun 'conclusion'.
- Use in both formal and academic contexts.
- Practice with real texts and summarize what was concluded.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'conclude'?
A.Begin
B.Finish
C.Jump
D.Sleep
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'conclude' correctly?
A.I conclude milk at breakfast.
B.I will conclude the book tomorrow.
C.Let's conclude to the park today.
D.She concluded to clean the house.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'conclude'?
A.Start
B.End
C.Continue
D.Pause
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'conclude'?
A.Extend
B.Begin
C.Continue
D.Rest
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario of 'conclude'?
A.The meeting went on for hours without any conclusion in sight.
B.He started a new project and hoped to get to the conclusion soon.
C.She finished reading the report and was able to conclude her findings.
D.They were still debating without reaching any final decision.
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