draw a conclusion — decide
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To make a decision or form an opinion after thinking about the information you have.
Say it like a native
Textbook From this data, one may deduce a clear inference.
Native From this, you can draw a clear conclusion.
'Draw a conclusion' is the standard collocation; 'deduce a clear inference' is redundant and stiff.
Pattern: draw a/the conclusion (that) + clause
In use
- After looking at all the results, the teacher drew the conclusion that more practice was needed.study
- In my opinion, we can draw the conclusion that technology has greatly improved our daily lives.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It's too early to make a conclusion.
✓ It's too early to draw a conclusion.
We DRAW (or reach) a conclusion, not 'make a conclusion'.
Common collocations
draw a conclusion— a conclusion, conclusions from..., the wrong conclusion
Don't confuse it
Different from 'jump to a conclusion,' which means deciding too quickly without enough evidence.