CULMINATE

culminate

Verb

  1. Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
  2. To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.
  3. To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).
    Their messy breakup culminated in a restraining order.
    New York Times Mr. Bush has been marking the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11 with a series of speeches about terrorism that culminated with his televised address last night.
    The class will culminate with a rigorous examination.
  4. To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.


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