culminate

//ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

culminateInfinitive
culminatePresent tense
culminatedPast tense
culminatedPast participle
culminatingPresent participle
culminatesThird-person singular
1

To reach the highest point, summit, or most intense stage of development or achievement.

Years of hard work culminated in her winning the gold medal.

2

To end or arrive at a final result, especially after a period of development or a series of events.

Years of hard work culminated in her promotion to CEO.

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