Culminated Meaning in English
word · lemma: culminate
ˈkəɫməˌneɪtɪd
KUHL-muh-NAY-tid
kˈʌlmɪnˌeɪtɪd
KUL-min-AY-tid
Definition
To reach the highest point or final stage of a process, event, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used to describe long processes, journeys, or events reaching their most important moment. Commonly followed by 'in' or 'with': 'culminated in', 'culminated with'. Does not mean 'ended' in a neutral way; emphasizes a peak or climax.
Spanish: culminarPortuguese (BR): culminarPortuguese (PT): culminarChinese (Simplified): 达到顶点 - 以…告终Chinese (Traditional): 達到頂點 - 以…告終Hindi: पर पहुँच गया - चरम पर पहुँचनाArabic: تَوَّجَ - بلغ ذروتهBengali: চূড়ান্তভাবে শেষ হওয়া - চূড়ান্ত পর্যায়ে পৌঁছানোRussian: завершился (на высшей точке) - достиг апогеяJapanese: 最高潮に達した - 絶頂に達したVietnamese: lên đến đỉnh điểm - kết thúc ở đỉnh caoKorean: 절정에 달했다 - 최고조에 이르렀다Turkish: zirveye ulaştı - doruğa çıktıUrdu: اوج پر پہنچنا - عروج پر ختم ہوناIndonesian: memuncak - mencapai puncak
Example Sentences
The competition culminated in a big final match.
basic
Their years of hard work culminated in success.
basic
The project culminated with the opening ceremony.
basic
The city's year-long preparations culminated in a stunning festival.
natural
Our discussions culminated with an agreement everyone was happy with.
natural
The entire season culminated in one unforgettable performance.
natural