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To sum up...

infinitive phrase + discourse marker B1 infinitive phrase + discourse marker

Used to introduce a summary or a concluding statement, often at the end of a speech, discussion, or piece of writing. It means 'in conclusion' or 'briefly'.

To sum up...: Used to introduce a summary or a concluding statement, often at the end of a speech, discussion, or piece of w…

Definition

'To sum up...' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a summary or a concluding statement, often at the end of a speech, discussion, or piece of writing. It means 'in conclusion' or 'briefly'.

To + sum + up + (summary/clause)

“To sum up, our project aims to reduce energy consumption by 20% over the next five years.”

Examples

  • To sum up, the research clearly indicates a need for immediate action regarding climate change.
  • Before I finish, I would like to sum up the main points of my argument for clarity.
  • To sum up, we've discussed three key challenges and proposed practical solutions for each one.
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  • He used his closing remarks to sum up the complex legal proceedings in simple, understandable terms.
  • The speaker skillfully managed to sum up years of scientific work into a concise 15-minute presentation.
  • In her concluding paragraph, she attempted to sum up the nuanced debate without oversimplification.
  • It’s often challenging for a historian to sum up an entire era in just a few chapters of a book.
  • To sum up, while there were minor setbacks, the overall expedition was a resounding success for the team.
  • After hours of discussion, the chairperson asked someone to sum up the consensus reached by the committee.
  • The final chapter will be dedicated to summing up the implications of these new findings for future research.

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