Conclude

Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːd/

Definitions of conclude

verb to bring to an end; finish; terminate

Example Sentences

A1 I conclude that the cat is hungry because it keeps meowing.

A2 After analyzing the data, I can conclude that there is a correlation between exercise and weight loss.

B1 Based on the evidence presented, I have to conclude that the defendant is guilty.

B2 After considering all the arguments, I must conclude that the proposed plan is not feasible.

C1 In light of the new information, I must conclude that our initial hypothesis was incorrect.

C2 Having reviewed all the research findings, I can confidently conclude that climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action.

Examples of conclude in a Sentence

formal After analyzing all the data, we can conclude that there is a significant correlation between the two variables.

informal So, to conclude, it seems like we should go with option B.

slang To wrap things up, I guess we're going with plan C.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, we can conclude that everything happens for a reason.

Grammatical Forms of conclude

• past tense: concluded
• plural: concludes
• comparative: more conclusive
• superlative: most conclusive
• present tense: concludes
• future tense: will conclude
• perfect tense: have concluded
• continuous tense: is concluding
• singular: concludes
• positive degree: conclusive
• infinitive: to conclude
• gerund: concluding
• participle: concluded

Origin and Evolution of conclude

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conclude' originated from the Latin word 'concludere', which means to shut up, enclose, or bring to an end.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conclude' has evolved to mean to bring something to an end, reach a decision or agreement, or to infer or deduce something based on evidence or reasoning.