Culminate
Verbअपना शिखर या अंतिम चरण प्राप्त करना
Definition
Reach a climax or final stage; end in a particular way.
Contextual Sentence: "The years of preparation for the UPSC exam culminated in a single, nerve-wracking day of interviews."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): **‘Culminate’** = **‘Cul’ (top) + ‘minate’ (like ‘minute’—the last tick!)**—like a clock striking midnight!
Synonyms
peak
conclude
cap
Antonyms
begin
start
initiate