to reach the highest point, summit, or highest development (usually fol. by in ).

to end or arrive at a final stage (usually fol. by in )

The argument culminated in a fistfight.

to rise to or form an apex; terminate (usually fol. by in )

The tower culminates in a tall spire.

Astronomy . (of a celestial body) to be on the meridian, or reach the highest or the lowest altitude.

to bring to a close; complete; climax

A rock song culminates the performance.

verb

begin , commence , open , start

verb

cap , climax , close , come to a head , conclude , crown , end , end up , finish , go over the mountain , go the route , rise to crescendo , round off , shoot one’s wad , terminate , top off * , wind up * , crest , peak , top , result