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Definition of Finish

1. Verb. Come or bring to a finish or an end. "They finish moving "; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours"

2. Noun. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance). "When the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"

3. Verb. Finally be or do something. "He wound up being unemployed and living at home again"

4. Noun. The temporal end; the concluding time. "They were playing better at the close of the season"

5. Verb. Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical. "The symphony ends in a pianissimo"

6. Noun. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. "Almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"

7. Verb. Provide with a finish. "This shirt is not finished properly"

8. Noun. The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey). "He was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

9. Verb. Finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table. "They finish more bread"; "She polished off the remaining potatoes"

10. Noun. Designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race). "The winner is the team with the most points at the finish"

11. Verb. Cause to finish a relationship with somebody. "That finished me with Mary"

12. Noun. The downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict). "It was a fight to the finish"

13. Noun. Event whose occurrence ends something. "When these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"

14. Noun. (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed). "The wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish"

15. Noun. The act of finishing. "The speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"

Definition of Finish

1. v. t. To arrive at the end of; to bring to an end; to put an end to; to make an end of; to terminate.

2. v. i. To come to an end; to terminate.

3. n. That which finishes, puts an end to&?; or perfects.

Definition of Finish

1. Noun. An end: the end of anything. ¹

2. Noun. A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces. ¹

3. Noun. The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth. ¹

4. Noun. (sports) A shot on goal, especially one that ends in a goal. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To complete (something). ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar). ¹

7. Verb. (transitive) To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal. ¹

8. Verb. (intransitive) To come to an end. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Finish

1. to bring to an end [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Finish

1. 1. To arrive at the end of; to bring to an end; to put an end to; to make an end of; to terminate. "And heroically hath finished A life heroic." (Milton) 2. To bestow the last required labour upon; to complete; to bestow the utmost possible labour upon; to perfect; to accomplish; to polish. Synonym: To end, terminate, close, conclude, complete, accomplish, perfect. Origin: F. Finir (with a stem finiss- in several forms, whence E. -ish: see -ish),fr. L. Finire to limit, finish, end, fr. Finis boundary, limit, end; perh. For fidnis, and akin findere to cleave, E. Fissure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Finish

finicking finickity finicky finif finified finifies finifs finify finifying finikin

finiking fining finings finis finises finish (current term) finish coat finish line finish lines finish nail

finish off finish out finish up finish with finishable finished finished good finished goods finished off finished product

Literary usage of Finish

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (1912)
"Helena takes the hand of Demetrius, Hermia that of Lysander, the men cross to each other and clasp hands, then each turns to his lady, they embrace, finish ..."

2. Lockwood's Directory of the Paper and Allied Trades by Harry Dyer, Sophie M. Wolert, Vance Publishing Corporation (1905)
"Straw Board and Chip Board, Medium finish, 21-7 inches=2150 thousandths or ... 4 or Extra Smooth finish, 2000 thousandths. Air Dried or Double Straw Board, ..."

3. Report by Illinois Highway Commission (1913)
"finish. The surface of the road should not be f>nished smooth, but left slightly rough. This may be done by the workmen using a wood float or it may be done ..."

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