finish

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finish
ˈfɪnɪʃ Listen
Meanings
verb
  • bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.
    E.g. they were straining to finish the job
  • complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance.
    E.g. the interior was finished with American oak
  • prepare (a girl) for entry into fashionable society.
    E.g. where were you finished?
noun
  • an end or final part or stage of something.
    E.g. a bowl of raspberries was the perfect finish to the meal
  • the manner in which the manufacture of an article is completed in detail.
    E.g. the car's popularity is helped by its high-quality finish and strong diesel engine

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