culminate Definition
- 1to reach the highest point or final stage of something
- 2to end with a particular result
Using culminate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "culminate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The festival will culminate in a fireworks display.
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Years of hard work culminated in her promotion to CEO.
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The negotiations culminated in a peace treaty.
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The team's efforts culminated in a championship win.
culminate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with culminate
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The project culminated in a successful product launch.
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The concert culminated with a spectacular light show.
the highest point or final stage of something
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The culmination point of his career was when he won the Nobel Prize.
Origins of culminate
from Late Latin 'culminare', meaning 'to crown', from 'culmen', meaning 'top'
Summary: culminate in Brief
The verb 'culminate' [ˈkʌlmɪneɪt] means to reach the highest point or final stage of something, or to end with a particular result. It can be used in various contexts, such as events, projects, and careers, as in 'The festival will culminate in a fireworks display,' 'Years of hard work culminated in her promotion to CEO,' and 'The team's efforts culminated in a championship win.' 'Culminate' can also be used in phrases like 'culminate in something,' 'culminate with something,' and 'culmination point.'
