conclude
UK: kənˈkluːd | US: kənˈkluːd
vt. to bring to an end; finish or complete
vt. to decide or settle after deliberation
vt. to reach a logical judgment or inference
conclude = con<together> + clude<shut>
- con<together>: From Latin con-, meaning "together" or "with."
- clude<shut>: From Latin -cludere (root of claudere), meaning "to shut" or "to close."
Etymology Origin:
The word conclude originates from Latin concludere, combining con- (together) and -cludere (to shut). The literal sense was "to shut up" or "enclose," evolving metaphorically to mean "bring to an end" or "settle decisively." This reflects the idea of "closing" a discussion or process logically.
The meeting will conclude at 5 PM.
After reviewing the evidence, the jury concluded that the defendant was guilty.
She concluded her speech with a powerful quote.
The study concludes that exercise improves mental health.
Let me conclude by thanking everyone for their support.