conclude (concludes 3rd person present) (concluding present participle) (concluded past tense & past participle )
1 verb If you conclude that something is true, you decide that it is true using the facts you know as a basis.
Larry had concluded that he had no choice but to accept Paul's words as the truth... V that
So what can we conclude from this debate?... V n from n
`The situation in the inner cities is bad and getting worse,' she concluded. V with quote
2 verb When you conclude, you say the last thing that you are going to say.
FORMAL, Antonym: begin `It's a waste of time,' he concluded... V with quote
I would like to conclude by saying that I do enjoy your magazine. V
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concluding adj ADJ n
On the radio I caught Mr Hague's concluding remarks at the Blackpool conference.
3 verb When something concludes, or when you conclude it, you end it.
FORMAL
(=end) (Antonym: begin)
The evening concluded with dinner and speeches... V adv/prep
The Group of Seven major industrial countries concluded its annual summit meeting today. V n
4 v-recip If one person or group concludes an agreement, such as a treaty or business deal, with another, they arrange it. You can also say that two people or groups conclude an agreement.
FORMAL Mexico and the Philippines have both concluded agreements with their commercial bank creditors... V n with n
If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide. pl-n V n