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Word of the Day: Culminate
What does culminate mean?
- verb — to reach its highest altitude; also, to be directly overhead
- verb — to rise to or form a summit
- verb — to reach the highest or a climactic or decisive point
Culminate in a sentence
culminated the school year with a trip to New York
Synonyms of culminate
Origin of culminate
Medieval Latin culminatus, past participle of culminare, from Late Latin, to crown, from Latin culmin-, culmen top hill
First known use: 1647i
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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for November 1, 2026?
The Word of the Day for November 1, 2026 is "culminate", which means to reach its highest altitude; also, to be directly overhead.
What does "culminate" mean?
Culminate (verb) means to reach its highest altitude; also, to be directly overhead. Similar words: cap (off), climax, crown.
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