Synonyms for

Closes

Verb / ˈkləʊzɪz / Another word for closes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to shut or bring together

Synonyms & similar words

closedown shut finale conclusion ending closeup open fold end stoppingpoint fillup conclude shutdown finish finis close last cometogether closingcurtain closing shuts seals fastens locks covers shields hides conceals blocks obstructs halts terminates finishes concludes ends completes

Synonyms by register

Formal

concludes terminates finalizes completes

Informal

wraps up shuts ends finishes

Literary

shuts the door draws to a close fades

Antonyms

opens starts begins launches initiates commences

Common collocations

  • closes the door
  • closes the deal
  • closes the chapter
  • closes the window
  • closes the meeting
  • closes the account
  • closes the gap

Word family

noun close
verb close
adjective close
adverb closely

Usage note

The word 'closes' can refer to the act of shutting something, ending something, or coming near to something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He closes the book after finishing the last chapter.
  2. She closes her eyes when she goes to sleep.
  3. The store closes at 9 PM every night.
  4. He closes the deal with a handshake.
  5. She closes the curtains to block out the sunlight.

Quotes

  • The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there. - Robert M. Pirsig
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - Walt Disney
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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