culminate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CULMINATE
1
[no object]
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to reach the end or the final result of something
— usually + in or with
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She had a long acting career that culminated in two Oscar nominations.
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The investigation culminated with several arrests.
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Their efforts have culminated in the discovery of a new cancer treatment.
2
[+ object]
somewhat formal
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to be the end or final result of (something)
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A bitter feud culminated months of tension.
