culminate
/ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/ · verb
Meaning
- Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
- To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.
- To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).
- To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
- Relating to the culmen
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