ichidan verb, intransitive verb
end; be finished; be exhausted
Describes something coming to a natural end, running out, or being used up. Often used for time, resources, or a state.
長い一日がようやく果てた。
The long day finally came to an end.
食料が果て
We've run out of food.
ichidan verb, auxiliary verb
do completely; do to the extreme
Attaches to the continuative form of verbs to mean doing something to the utmost or until exhaustion. Often carries a nuance of being worn out or reaching a limit.
走り果てて倒れた。
I ran until I collapsed from exhaustion.
彼は考え果てた末に諦めた。
After thinking it through to the very end, he gave up.