culminate
IPA: kˈʌɫmɪneɪt
verb
- (intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
- (intransitive) To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
- (US, military, of an offensive, etc) To reach a point at which continued progress is not possible.
- (transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
adjective
- (anatomy) Relating to the culmen
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Examples of "culminate" in Sentences
- After months of hard work, their efforts will culminate in a grand exhibition this weekend
- The storyline is set to culminate in an unexpected twist that will leave readers in awe
- Years of training and dedication will culminate in a well-deserved championship title
- All the discussions and planning will culminate in a major announcement next week
- The festival aims to culminate in a spectacular fireworks display that everyone looks forward to
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