come to a conclusion

VERB

settle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve clear complete conclude decide determine end establish fix negotiate pay put an end to work out

STRONG

adjudicate adjust appoint arrange choose cinch clinch concert confirm discharge dispose figure judge mediate order reconcile regulate rule satisfy seal square verify

WEAK

call the shots clean up clear up come to a decision come to an agreement form judgment make a decision make certain nail down put into order set to rights

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence destroy ignore neglect start unsettle

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize disturb invalidate mismanage mix up upset

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come to a conclusion

"I think we need to come to a conclusion quickly, if possible," the official added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Investors have determined that this conflict is likely to come to a conclusion before it has a material impact on corporate earnings.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026

"There are some basic home truths that don't need an awful lot of research to come to a conclusion that they're not really viable," argued Prof Siegert.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025

“And it’s only after investigation and corroboration that we make an assessment on whether there are reasonable grounds to come to a conclusion, and if there are, then we report on that.”

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2024

Lennie had to think carefully before he could come to a conclusion.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck

come to a conclusion

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