concluded

/kənˈkluːd/ (bre, ipa) · [kənklˈudəd] /kənˈkluːd/ (ame, ipa) · [kənklˈudəd] /kən-ˈklüd/ (ame, mw)

concluded — verb

  • concludedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • concludeds3rd person singular
  • concludeding-ing form
  • concludededpast simple

1. to bring a speech, a meeting, or a written work to its planned end, often with a

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to bring a speech, a meeting, or a written work to its planned end, often with a final remark, action, or section.

例句

Lakan concluded his talk with a short video about the team's achievements.

conclude + with + noun phrase

The mayor concluded the town meeting by thanking the volunteers for their hard work.

同義詞
  • end

    more neutral and common; less formal than 'conclude'

  • finish

    focuses on reaching the final step rather than the formal closing

  • close

    often implies something was open or ongoing, e.g. 'close a debate'

反義詞

文法句型

conclude + with/by + noun/gerund

conclude + noun

用法筆記

Often used with 'with' (to state the final part) or 'by' (to describe the final action). This sense is more formal than 'finish' or 'end'.

常見錯誤

❌I concluded my homework at 8pm.
✅I finished my homework at 8pm.
💡'conclude' is for speeches, meetings, or formal writings, not everyday tasks.

2. to successfully finish arranging something official, such as a contract, a sale,

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to successfully finish arranging something official, such as a contract, a sale, or a work project, after discussion or effort.

例句

The two companies concluded a trade agreement after six months of difficult talks.

conclude + agreement

Andrew concluded the sale of his old car to a neighbor last Saturday morning.

同義詞
  • finalize

    suggests putting the last details in place; common in business contexts

  • complete

    wider range, can apply to any task; less formal than 'conclude'

  • settle

    often implies resolving outstanding issues before finishing

反義詞

文法句型

conclude + noun (agreement/deal/contract)

用法筆記

The object is typically a formal arrangement (agreement, contract, treaty, sale, deal, study, project). Not used for everyday tasks like homework or chores.

常見錯誤

❌We concluded a party at midnight.
✅We concluded the contract at midnight.
💡'conclude' for formal/official arrangements, not social events.

3. to reach a judgment or form an opinion about something after carefully consideri

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

to reach a judgment or form an opinion about something after carefully considering all the available facts, evidence, or reasons.

例句

The detective concluded from the muddy footprints that the thief escaped through the back garden.

conclude from + noun + that-clause

After reviewing the latest test results, Dr. Shirin concluded that the treatment was working well.

同義詞
  • infer

    more technical; focuses on reasoning from evidence rather than reaching a personal decision

  • deduce

    implies logical reasoning from general principles; more formal and academic

  • determine

    suggests a more authoritative or official finding

  • decide

    more personal and less formal; can be based on preference rather than evidence

反義詞

文法句型

conclude + that-clause

conclude + from + noun + that-clause

用法筆記

Frequently followed by a that-clause presenting the reasoning outcome. Often used in formal, academic, or investigative contexts — compare with 'decide' (more personal and less evidence-driven).

常見錯誤

❌I concluded to stay home.
✅I decided to stay home.' or 'I concluded that it was better to stay home.
💡'conclude' does not take a to-infinitive; use a that-clause instead.
❌I concluded a plan.
✅I concluded that the plan would work.
💡'conclude' in this sense takes a clause or a proposition, not a concrete noun.