to come to a conclusion

Examples

• All

• So me and Danny have come to a conclusion that we think our Peaches is pregnant.

• " Have you come to a conclusion?" Jory asked.

  Fiction book (1994)

• I was more hands on, but I came to a conclusion early on.

  The Diary Of A CEO

• * I have now come to a conclusion.

  Star of Midnight (1935)

• I just want us to come to a conclusion.

  Academic text (2007)

• We have to come to a conclusion we can both be convinced is right.

  Blog text (16)

• Lilly looks at the other picture, looks again at the money, and comes to a conclusion.

  Fiction book (1990)

• With all this thinking about the whole issue, I've come to a conclusion.

  Blog text (31)

• After weeks of debating, the critics and supporters still cannot come to a conclusion on Notre Dame.

  Blog text (16)

• When Saint Augustine reflected upon his stealing of pears when young, he came to a conclusion of momentous importance for Western thought.

  Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

D

to decide

vsto come to a conclusion

∞ 1.0

To end a disagreement by choosing a final outcome

is used generally to reach a final decision after thinking

J

to judge

vsto come to a conclusion

914 2.5

To form an opinion about someone or something

is focused on reaching a final decision rather than forming a general opinion

D

to determine

vsto come to a conclusion

• Formal

485 3.2

To officially decide a dispute or question

is similar but not always an official or conclusive resolution

C

to conclude

vsto come to a conclusion

428 3.1

To decide something after looking at the facts

is less strict about requiring every detail before deciding

A

to arrive at

vsto come to a conclusion

320 2.1

Reach a place, for example a station, or come to a decision after thinking

is focused only on reaching a final decision after consideration

M

to make a decision

vsto come to a conclusion

274 1.0

To choose what to do after thinking about the options

is the same idea but emphasizes finality and considered judgment

M

to make up one's mind

vsto come to a conclusion

102 3.2

Decide after thinking about the choices

is similar but often used in less formal, personal contexts

R

to resolve

vsto come to a conclusion

81 3.4

To decide firmly to do something

is like this but focuses on reaching a judgment after consideration

C

to come to a decision

vsto come to a conclusion

18 2.7

Choose what to do after thinking about the choices

has identical meaning but uses an alternative phrasing

S

to settle upon

vsto come to a conclusion

1 3.9

To pick one thing after thinking about the choices

is about individual final judgment rather than needing agreement

C

to come to judgement

vsto come to a conclusion

• UK

1 6.9

To make a final decision about a disagreement after hearing both sides

is similar but applies generally after consideration rather than formal authority

A

to arrive at a decision

vsto come to a conclusion

1 2.9

To choose what to do after thinking about the options

expresses the same outcome but uses different wording

Antonyms

P

to procrastinate

26 6.5

To delay doing something you should do because you avoid it

How Final

to decide

∞ 1.0

to come to a conclusion

13 3.0

to consider

670 2.4

to think about

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology