American English
/kʰn̩ˈkʰludz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of conclude
A person or organization concludes something when it decides that it is true after considering facts or evidence.
Practice out loudA person or organization concludes something when it decides that it is true after considering facts or evidence.
The report concludes that the plan is too expensive.
She concludes from the evidence that the machine is safe.
A person or event concludes when it brings an activity, speech, discussion, or other event to an end.
The speaker concludes his lecture with a summary.
The book concludes with an unexpected twist.
A person, company, or government concludes an agreement when it officially makes it after discussion or negotiation.
The company concludes a new agreement with its partner.
The government concludes a peace treaty after months of talks.
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.
Drop the final e before -ing: concluding, not concludeing.