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expand the conclusion

[ɪkˈspænd ðə kənˈkluːʒən]
verb phrase
expandir a conclusão
1. To enlarge, develop, or elaborate on the concluding section of a written work or argument by adding more details, examples, or explanations
The author decided to expand the conclusion to better summarize the key findings.
O autor decidiu expandir a conclusão para resumir melhor os resultados principais.
2. To extend the final thoughts or remarks of a speech, essay, or presentation with additional supporting information
We need to expand the conclusion of the report to address all stakeholder concerns.
Precisamos expandir a conclusão do relatório para abordar todas as preocupações dos interessados.
Synonyms
extend the conclusiondevelop the conclusionelaborate on the conclusionamplify the conclusionaugment the conclusion
Antonyms
shorten the conclusioncondense the conclusionreduce the conclusiontruncate the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expandir a conclusão
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
expandir a conclusão
Standard usage, may also use 'alargar a conclusão'
General Brazilian
alargar a conclusão
Alternative phrasing, slightly less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

flesh out the conclusion
build on the conclusion
round out the conclusion
wrap up with more detail
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