verb “finish”
infinitive finish; he finishes; past tense finished; past part. finished; ger. finishing
- to bring something to completion
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After painting the fence, he finished the job by cleaning his brushes.
- to stop or cease to continue
The movie finished earlier than we expected, so we decided to grab a bite to eat.
- to treat a surface with a particular substance or technique
The carpenter skillfully finished the tabletop with a smooth layer of varnish.
- to cause something to cease to exist or to bring something to a destructive end
The scandal finished his career.
- to experience sexual climax
After what seemed like hours of passion, they both finished together.
noun “finish”
singular finish, plural finishes or uncountable
- the point at which something ends or stops
After weeks of hard work, the team celebrated as they approached the finish of the project.
- a coating applied to protect and enhance the appearance of a surface
After sanding the table, he applied a clear finish to protect the wood and enhance its natural beauty.
- the final details or touches that perfect something
The precise stitching and elegant embroidery provide a luxurious finish to the designer gown.