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to culminate
01
to end by coming to a climactic point
Intransitive: to culminate in an outcome
Formal
Examples
Their efforts culminate in a successful outcome.
FormalExamples
The grand finale of the play culminated months of rehearsals and hard work by the entire cast and crew.
03
to reach or create the highest point or peak of something
Intransitive
Examples
The mountain culminates at 12,000 feet, offering breathtaking views from the top.
04
(of a celestial body) to reach its highest point in the sky
Intransitive: to culminate | to culminate point in time
Examples
The star culminated at midnight, reaching its highest point in the sky.
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