conclude
Translation
to conclude, to end, to infer, to arrange
Examples
The report concludes that the plan is unworkable.
The report concludes that the plan is unworkable.
He concluded his speech with a joke.
He concluded his speech with a joke.
They concluded a deal with the new company.
They concluded a deal with the new company.
Grammar Patterns
((that...)) to decide or believe (that...) The report concludes that the plan is unworkable.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to end (sth.) (with sth.) He concluded his speech with a joke.
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to formally arrange (sth.) (with sb.) They concluded a deal with the new company.
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Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) and 'claudere' (to shut). The idea is of 'shutting' or closing an argument or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'concluding' a meeting by closing the door on the discussion and finalizing a decision.