cul·mi·nate 
/ˈkʌlməˌneɪt/ verb
cul·mi·nates; cul·mi·nat·ed; cul·mi·nat·ing /ˈkʌlməˌneɪt/ verb 1 [no obj] : to reach the end or the final result of something — usually + in or with ▪ She had a long acting career that culminated in two Oscar nominations. ▪ The investigation culminated with several arrests. ▪ Their efforts have culminated in the discovery of a new cancer treatment. 2 [+ obj] somewhat formal : to be the end or final result of (something)
▪ A bitter feud culminated months of tension.
▪ A bitter feud culminated months of tension.
