verb (used with object) 1. (of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue: The peacock preened itself on the lawn. 2. to dress (oneself) carefully or smartly; primp: The king preened himself in his elaborate ceremonial robes.
Definition of 'finality'. finality (faÉªnÃ¦lÉªti ) Finality is the quality of being final and impossible to change. If you say something with finality, you say it in a way that shows that you have made up your mind about something and do not want to discuss it further. Young children have difficulty grasping the finality of death.
(transitive) To come to a conclusion, to a final decision. [quotations â¼] From the evidence, I conclude that this man was murdered. Tillotson No man can conclude God's love or hatred to any person by anything that befalls him. (obsolete) To make a final determination or judgment concerning; to judge; to decide.