Synonyms for

Concluding

Verb / kʌˈnklu:dɪŋ / Another word for concluding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

coming to an end; finishing

Synonyms & similar words

resolve close conclude reasonout final last reason terminal ending finishing closing culminating terminating ceasing ending completing finalizing discontinuing halting stopping resolving settling concluding terminating

Synonyms by register

Formal

finalizing terminating concluding completing

Informal

wrapping up finishing off ending it

Literary

culminating epiloguing

Antonyms

beginning starting opening initiating commencing launching

Common collocations

  • concluding remarks
  • concluding statement
  • concluding chapter
  • concluding paragraph
  • concluding argument
  • concluding section
  • concluding thoughts

Word family

noun conclusion
verb conclude
adjective conclusive
adverb conclusively

Usage note

As a present participle, 'concluding' often describes the action of bringing something to an end. It is commonly used in formal contexts like speeches or reports.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher is concluding the lesson and giving us homework.
  2. He is concluding his speech with a powerful message.
  3. The concluding chapter of the book tied all the loose ends together.
  4. The concluding ceremony was full of fireworks and music.
  5. The scientist is concluding his research and publishing his findings.

Quotes

  • All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue indefinitely.
  • At the end of the day, we must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division.
  • The end is never the end. It's always the beginning of something.

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