linker (conclusion) · academic
To conclude
/tuː kənˈkluːd/to con·CLUDE
Used to open a final remark or summary at the end of an essay or talk.
Examples
“To conclude, the experiment showed a clear correlation between diet and mood.”
“To conclude, we recommend further testing before policy changes are made.”
“To conclude, the findings support our original hypothesis.”
Band 8 sentence
“To conclude, the longitudinal data indicate a persistent association between childhood nutrition and adult cognitive outcomes, which policymakers cannot ignore.”
Collocations
- To conclude, + clause
- To conclude from + noun
Word family
Common mistakes
To conclude this essay, I will argue that...→To conclude, I will argue that...
To conclude that the results were surprising.→It can be concluded that the results were surprising.
To conclude the data shows a clear trend.→To conclude, the data show a clear trend.
Say it for a higher band
5Finally→6In the end→7+To conclude
Synonyms
Finally
Easily confused
In closing
“In closing, I'd like to thank everyone for their support.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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