concluded; concluding
Definition of conclude
1
: to bring to an end especially in a particular way or with a particular action
conclude a meeting
2a
: to reach as a logically necessary end by reasoning : infer on the basis of evidence
concluded that her argument was sound
b
: to make a decision about : decide
concluded he would wait a little longer
c
: to come to an agreement on : effect
conclude a sale concluded a peace treaty
3
: to bring about as a result : complete
1
: end
The festivities concluded at midnight.
2a
: to form a final judgment
b
: to reach a decision or agreement
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The first known use of conclude was in the 14th century
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