English / word
culminate
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Reach a climax or point of highest development.
In context
01
Years of hard work culminated in his promotion to CEO.
02
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Synonyms
climax,peak,conclude
Antonyms
commence,begin,start
Collocations
culminate in success,culminate in a climax,culminate in victory
Verb forms
Past: culminated · Past participle: culminated · -ing: culminating