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   finish

   /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

   verb

   • 1. bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete: "they were straining to finish the job" Similar completeendconcludeclosebring to a conclusionbring to an endbring to a closeconsummatefinalizebring to fruitioncrowncapset the seal onround offput the finishing touches tostopceaseterminateaccomplishexecutedischargecarry outdeal withdoget donefulfilinformal:wind upwrap upsew uppolish offknock offOpposite startleave unfinished
   • ▪ consume or get through the final amount or portion of (something, especially food or drink). Similar consumeeatdevourdrinkfinish offpolish offgulp (down)guzzlequaffuseuse upexhaustemptydepletedrainexpenddispatchdispose ofget throughgo throughrun throughinformal:downOpposite startleave unfinished
   • ▪ (of a period or activity) come to an end: "the war has finished but nothing has changed" Similar endcome to an endstopconcludecome to a conclusion/end/closeceaseterminateinformal:wind upOpposite startbegin
   • ▪ reach the end of a race or other competition: "the first four horses to finish"
   • ▪ (in soccer) score a goal or goals: British "Dean finished well to put his team ahead"
   • ▪ reduce to utter exhaustion or helplessness.
   • 2. complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance: "the interior was finished with American oak" Similar varnishlacquerveneercoatstainwaxshellacenamelput a finish onglazegive a shine toglosspolishburnishsmooth off
   • ▪ complete the fattening of (livestock) before slaughter: "over 100,000 head of cattle are finished every year"
   • 3. prepare (a girl) for entry into fashionable society: dated "where were you finished?"

   noun

   • 1. an end or final part or stage of something: "a bowl of raspberries was the perfect finish to the meal" Similar endendingcompletionconclusioncloseclosingcessationfinalizationterminationfinal partfinal stagefinal actfinaledenouementlast stagesaccomplishmentexecutionfulfilmentrealizationachievementconsummationresolutionfruitioninformal:winding upwind-upsewing uppolishing offOpposite startbeginning
   • ▪ a point or place at which a race or competition ends: "he surged into a winning lead 200 metres from the finish" Similar finishing linefinishing posttapeend point
   • 2. the manner in which the manufacture of an article is completed in detail: "the car's popularity is helped by its high-quality finish and strong diesel engine"
   • ▪ the surface appearance of a manufactured material or object, or the material used to produce this: "lightweight nylon with a shiny finish" Similar veneerlacquerlaminationcoatingcoveringcoatsurfacetexturegrainglazelustreglosspolishshinepatina
   • ▪ the final taste impression of a wine or beer: "the wine has a lemony tang on the finish"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French feniss-, lengthened stem of fenir, from Latin finire, from finis ‘end’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   FINISH definition: 1. to complete something or come to the end of an activity: 2. to end: 3. to eat, drink, or use…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of FINISH is to come to an end : terminate. How to use finish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Finish.

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   To finish something is to complete it or bring it to a conclusion. If you finished a race, you completed it — even if you didn’t come in first.

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   noun. the end or conclusion; the final part or last stage. the end of a hunt, race, etc.: a close finish. a decisive ending: a fight to the finish. the quality of being finished or completed with smoothness, elegance, etc.: to admire the finish of one's writing. educational or social polish.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFINISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   14 meanings: 1. to bring to an end; complete, conclude, or stop 2. to be at or come to the end; use up 3. to bring to a desired.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of finish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › finishFinish - definition of finish by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To come to an end; stop: a story that finishes with a twist. 2. To reach the end of a task, course, or relationship: The speaker finished with a rousing call to action. 3. Sports To score a goal as the last maneuver in a play: a good forward who just can't seem to finish. n. 1. The final part; the conclusion: racers neck-and-neck at the finish.