past and past participle
Decided that something was true after considering facts or evidence.
The jury concluded that the defendant was guilty.
After reviewing the data, the scientists concluded that the treatment was safe.
American English
How to pronounce concluded
verbB2Common word
knKLOOdihd
/kʰn̩ˈkʰlu.ɾɪd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of conclude
Concluded is used as both the past form and the past participle of conclude.
Decided that something was true after considering facts or evidence.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
Ended an activity, event, speech, or discussion, or brought it to an end.
The meeting concluded with everyone in agreement.
I concluded my presentation with a short story.
past and past participle
Officially made an agreement, deal, or treaty after discussing it.
The two companies concluded an agreement after months of negotiation.
The countries concluded a peace treaty in 1995.
Useful expressions
to decide that something is true after considering it
The doctor concluded that I needed more rest.
to end with something
The presentation concluded with a short video.
to end by doing a particular action
She concluded by thanking everyone.
Related words & forms
Drop the final e before -ing: concluding, not concludeing.