culminate
Translation
to culminate, to peak, to end
Examples
The project culminated in a final presentation.
The project culminated in a final presentation.
Years of hard work culminated in their success.
Years of hard work culminated in their success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) culminate in/with ((sth.)) to have (sth.) as a final result The project culminated in a final presentation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, climax, conclude
Etymology
From the Latin word 'culmen', meaning 'peak' or 'summit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine climbing a column ('culm-') to its highest point to remember it means to reach a peak.