Synonyms of conclusion

conclusion

noun

kən-ˈklü-zhən 

1

as in inference

an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning

the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inference
• deduction
• determination
• decision
• verdict
• assumption
• consequence
• induction
• diagnosis
• ruling
• resolution
• eduction
• guess
• sequitur
• conjecture
• judgment
• surmise
• presumption
• deliverance
• supposition

2

as in decision

a position arrived at after consideration

came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decision
• opinion
• verdict
• determination
• judgment
• resolution
• diagnosis
• view
• award
• ruling
• call
• sentence
• finding
• deliverance
• choice
• instruction
• mandate
• decree
• order
• consensus
• adjudication
• conviction
• belief
• selection
• directive
• word
• option
• disposition
• behest
• commandment
• last word
• edict
• dictate
• mind
• feeling
• notion
• sentiment
• charge
• say-so
• doom
• persuasion
• eye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tie
• draw
• halt
• deadlock
• stalemate
• standoff

3

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

all their efforts came to no practical conclusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outcome
• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• matter of course
• upshot
• aftermath
• effect
• sequel
• implication
• corollary
• issue
• development
• sequence
• precipitate
• fruit
• fate
• aftereffect
• outgrowth
• backwash
• child
• denouement
• ramification
• repercussion
• echo
• fallout
• side effect
• by-product
• aftershock
• afterglow
• afterclap
• spin-off
• blowback
• offshoot
• ripple

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reason
• cause
• consideration
• basis
• occasion
• factor
• base
• ground
• causation
• foundation
• antecedent
• source
• determinant
• mother
• incentive
• origin
• stimulus
• inspiration
• spring
• groundwork
• impetus
• root
• instigation

4

as in ending

the last part of a process or action

the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• end
• finale
• culmination
• closing
• close
• climax
• finish
• consummation
• wrap-up
• endgame
• grand finale
• finis
• capper
• homestretch
• windup
• pinnacle
• summit
• zenith
• epilogue
• crescendo
• mop-up
• peak
• top
• coda
• apex
• high-water mark
• anticlimax
• capstone
• aftermath
• postscript
• meridian
• acme
• crown
• copestone
• tip-top
• tail end
• tag end
• coup de grâce
• shank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• start
• opening
• baseline
• dawn
• introduction
• day one
• preface
• preamble
• prelude
• overture
• prologue
• nascence
• foreword
• nascency

5

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

a bell signaled the conclusion of the event

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• cessation
• end
• halt
• close
• closure
• termination
• finish
• discontinuation
• arrest
• stop
• discontinuance
• stoppage
• shutdown
• stay
• expiration
• cutoff
• lapse
• cease
• offset
• shutoff
• check
• pause
• closedown
• surcease
• suspension
• arrestment
• interruption
• standstill
• moratorium
• phaseout
• abeyance
• layoff
• break
• mop-up
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conclusion

Bonnaroovians first suspected that something may be amiss when organizers went quiet shortly after the conclusion of this year’s fest. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Chase Stokes faced serious health issues after the conclusion of Outer Banks. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

Williams cautions against drawing conclusions about anyone’s role while the investigation remains ongoing. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Coroner declined to endorse suicide ruling Immediately after the sheriff's February announcement, Eberhart said she had not been formally presented with the evidence authorities relied upon to reach their conclusion. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing conclusion

• draw a conclusion