Definitions

conclusion

[kuhn-kloo-zhuhn] / kənˈklu ʒən /

NOUN

end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closure completion consequence denouement development ending outcome result

STRONG

cease cessation close culmination eventuality finale finish issue payoff period stop termination upshot wind-up wrap

WEAK

desistance end of the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement introduction opening origin source start

STRONG

initiation

WEAK

concept preface prelude theory

NOUN

judgment, decision

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement conviction inference opinion resolution settlement verdict

STRONG

corollary deduction determination illation ratiocination resolve

WEAK

sequitur

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indecision

WEAK

beginning commencement concept introduction preface prelude start theory

Example Sentences

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Seeing few signs that the Iran conflict was nearing its conclusion, many investors appeared unwilling to carry risk into the weekend for fear of further escalation.

From MarketWatch

Mr Hatton's family wept and hugged each other as the coroner read out her conclusion.

From BBC

She ends “The Power of Life” with the conclusion: “Lamarck was right.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors are more sanguine about Unilever’s potential transaction with McCormick, which brings the years of food divestments to their logical conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are sharing this announcement now to fulfill our commitments to our radio partners and affiliates, which require advance notice of the service’s conclusion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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