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culminate

verb
/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
To reach the highest point or final stage; to result in.
to reach the highest point or final stage

Example Sentences

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

The negotiations culminated in an agreement.

The negotiations culminated in a successful agreement.

Synonyms

Conclude, Reach, Peak, conclude, peak, result, climax, end
Entry 1
Conclude, Reach, Peak
Entry 2
conclude, peak, result
Entry 3
conclude, peak, climax, result, end

Antonyms

Begin, Start, Initiate, begin, initiate, commence, start
Entry 1
Begin, Start, Initiate
Entry 2
begin, initiate, commence
Entry 3
begin, start, initiate

Collocations

culminate in, culminate with, project culminates, efforts culminate

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