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
• judgement
• resolution
• eduction
• guess
• sequitur
• conjecture
• judgment
• surmise
• deliverance
• presumption
• 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
• judgement
• view
• award
• ruling
• call
• finding
• sentence
• deliverance
• choice
• instruction
• mandate
• decree
• consensus
• order
• adjudication
• conviction
• belief
• selection
• directive
• word
• option
• disposition
• behest
• commandment
• last word
• edict
• feeling
• dictate
• notion
• mind
• 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
• aftermath
• upshot
• effect
• sequel
• implication
• corollary
• issue
• development
• sequence
• precipitate
• fruit
• fate
• aftereffect
• outgrowth
• backwash
• child
• denouement
• dénouement
• ramification
• repercussion
• side reaction
• 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
• climax
• close
• 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
• coup de grace
• postscript
• meridian
• epilog
• 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
• foreword
• nascence
• nascency
• prolog

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

Examples of conclusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Heller also reached another important policy conclusion. —Li Zhou, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024

That’s the conclusion of a new study in Scientific Reports, suggesting that the distant world was knocked completely sideways by the long-ago bombardment. —Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024

Mujahid reiterated the message in July at the conclusion of controversial meetings in Doha between Taliban representatives and international leaders. —Beth Bailey, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2024

What happened on 'Big Brother' Thursday, Aug. 15? After hearing from host Julie Chen Moonves, the episode began at the conclusion of Wednesday's Power of Veto ceremony in which Tucker Des Lauriers took himself off the block. —David Wysong, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing conclusion

• draw a conclusion