culminate
//ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt//
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.