- finish
- 1. verb
1)
Mrs. Porter had just finished the task
Syn:complete, end, conclude, stop, cease, terminate, bring to a conclusion/end/close, wind up; crown, cap, round off, put the finishing touches to; accomplish, discharge, carry out, do, get done, fulfill; informal wrap up, sew up, polish offAnt:start2)Sarah has finished school
Syn:leave, give up, drop; stop, discontinue, have done with, complete; informal pack in, quitAnt:begin, continue3)Hitch finished his dinner
Syn:consume, eat, devour, drink, finish off, polish off, gulp (down); use (up), exhaust, empty, drain, get through, run through; informal downAnt:start4)the program has finished
Syn:end, come to an end, stop, conclude, come to a conclusion/end/close, ceaseAnt:start, begin5)some items were finished in a black lacquer
Syn:varnish, lacquer, veneer, coat, stain, wax, shellac, enamel, glaze2. noun1)the finish of filming
Syn:end, ending, completion, conclusion, close, closing, cessation, termination; final part/stage, finale, denouement; informal sewing up, polishing offAnt:start, beginning2)a gallop to the finish
Syn:finishing line, finishing post, tape3)an antiquated paint finish
Syn:veneer, lacquer, lamination, glaze, coating, covering; surface, texture•
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