concludere
conclude
Arrivare alla fine di qualcosa, come un discorso, un lavoro o un accordo.
Definition & meaning
The verb concludere generally means to bring something to an end or to reach a final result. It has several specific applications:
- To finish or complete: To bring an activity, a speech, or a process to its final stage (e.g., "concludere un discorso" - to conclude a speech).
- To reach an agreement: To settle a deal, a contract, or a negotiation (e.g., "concludere un affare" - to close a deal).
- To infer or deduce: To arrive at a logical conclusion based on facts or observations (e.g., "dalle sue parole, concludo che sia arrabbiato" - from his words, I conclude that he is angry).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a transitive verb (though it can be used intransitively in certain contexts). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere).
Word origin: The word comes from the Latin concludere, formed by the prefix con- (together) and the verb claudere (to close). Literally, it means "to close up" or "to shut together."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Terminare (to end)
- Finire (to finish)
- Ultimare (to finalize)
- Dedurre (to deduce)
- Pattuire (to settle/agree upon)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Dobbiamo concludere la lezione adesso.verb
We must conclude the lesson now.
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