Synonyms for culminate
ˈkʌl məˌneɪtcul·mi·nate

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1. culminateverb

   Synonyms:
   peak

2. culminateverb

   Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.

   Synonyms:
   peak

3. culminateverb

   To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.

   Synonyms:
   peak

4. culminateverb

   To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).

   Synonyms:
   peak

5. culminateverb

   To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

   Synonyms:
   peak

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. culminate, climaxverb

   end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

   "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace"

   Synonyms:
   climax

2. culminateverb

   bring to a head or to the highest point

   "Seurat culminated pointillism"

   Synonyms:
   climax

3. culminateverb

   reach the highest or most decisive point

   Synonyms:
   climax

4. culminateverb

   reach the highest altitude or the meridian, of a celestial body

   Synonyms:
   climax

5. culminateverb

   rise to, or form, a summit

   "The helmet culminated in a crest"

   Synonyms:
   climax

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1. • Achieve
   • End
   • Form
   • Reach

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1. culminateverb

   Synonyms:
   be on the meridian

2. culminateverb

   Synonyms:
   reach the highest point, be at the highest point

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1. List of paraphrases for "culminate":

   lead

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1. Ambassador Ron Dermer:

   Israel hopes that the discussions we are now engaged in will culminate in a long-term agreement that will dramatically upgrade Israel's ability to defend itself by itself against any threat and enable Israel to address the enormous challenges we now face in the region.

2. Mick Ryan:

   At some point, [their offensives] are likely to culminate, they will need to decide whether they assume a more defensive posture in the coming weeks in order to absorb or respond to any Ukrainian offensives.

3. Jake Sullivan:

   But it is still uncertain as to whether this will culminate in a deal in Vienna.

4. Jake Sullivan:

   We’ve seen willingness of all sides, including the Iranians, to talk seriously about sanctions relief restrictions and a pathway back into the JCPOA, but it is still uncertain as to whether this will culminate in a deal in Vienna.

5. Virginia Tech:

   I knew when it came together it was going to be a beautiful thing and they came together, i didn't think it would culminate in this, But we're not going to give it back.