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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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   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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   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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   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.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.

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

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   When you finish doing or dealing with something, you do or deal with the last part of it, so that there is no more for you to do or deal with. As soon as he'd finished eating, he excused himself.

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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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFINISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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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    All you need to know about "FINISH" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    To bring to a required or desired state. Finish an assignment; finish a painting.