finish - use in sentences

Object

  • runner-up: So we can do not hold finishing runner-up to.
  • touch: He is currently putting the finishing touches to his novel Zoetrope.

Preposition: at

  • 5pm: The seminar will begin with a buffet lunch at 12.30 pm and finish at 5pm with a glass of champagne.

Adjective modifier

  • matt: Plus Points: A fine textured cream with a matt finish, suitable for all skin types.
  • smooth: The sugar cane used in the rum gives it a silky smooth finish, which is ideal for creating the perfect cocktail.
  • metallic: With stunning good looks and a sleek metallic black finish, Xda IIs stands out in the connected PDA world.
  • polished: PLAN B 1 ) Smear glycerine on Clavinova keys and stool and buff to a polished finish.
  • glossy: Good-quality black-and-white photographs ( glossy finish ), made directly from the work to be reproduced, are preferred.

Adjective complement

  • fourth: Tom Richards also finished fourth in both his finals.
  • 4th: Toyota kept things quiet and solid and snatched bundles of points to finish 4th.
  • fifth: They eventually finished fifth, their best placing in post-war seasons.
  • 5th: Neil Taylor in his XJ6 had a great drive, qualifying 9th and finishing 5th.
  • seventh: It was an excellent achievement for the Lions, who had previously finished seventh of fifteen in the World Championships " .
  • sixth: Duhamel finished sixth, just three seconds out of fourth.

Noun used with modifier

  • podium: Ben, Rachel Green and Simon Crompton all claimed podium finishes on that occasion.
  • satin: High coverage 1 liter per 10-15 square meters Durable satin finish.
  • sprint: All cyclists start on square 0. 6. There are two sprint finish lines.
  • lacquer: Impress 7000 Lacquer Finish All the features of the Impress 5000, with a tough lacquer finish that guarantees your badge for life.

Followed by a transitive particle

  • off: We finished off the camping with a lovely camp fire.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • off: Why not finish off your trail with a cooling drink or a winter warmer?

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