culminate
/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/verb
High School
1
Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
2
To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
3
To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
4
To reach a point at which continued progress is not possible.
5
To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing