culminate in — to reach the highest point or final result; to end with a particular result or event
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reach the highest point or final result; to end with a particular result or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌlməˌneɪt ɪn/
Example Sentences
- His terrible cooking skills culminated in setting the kitchen on fire while boiling water.
- The company's expansion plans culminated in opening 50 new stores worldwide.
- Her procrastination habits culminated in writing her entire thesis in one night.
culminate in
VERB[/ˈkʌlməˌneɪt ɪn/]
to reach the highest point or final result; to end with a particular result or event
an exhausted but elated mountain climber takes the final step onto the rocky summit peak. She raises her arms in victory as she reaches the highest point after the difficult climb. Her months of training and hours of climbing have led to this single moment of success. The challenging journey up the treacherous mountain path has brought her to this ultimate destination. Other climbers below look up in admiration as she plants a victory flag at the summit. Birds circle overhead celebrating the achievement. how all the effort and preparation culminate in reaching the highest point and final goal
Eliminate to dominate, culminate in victory!
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“His terrible cooking skills culminated in setting the kitchen on fire while boiling water.”
“The company's expansion plans culminated in opening 50 new stores worldwide.”
“Her procrastination habits culminated in writing her entire thesis in one night.”
“The peace negotiations culminated in a historic treaty between the two nations.”
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