Main Entry: ²complete

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): com·plet·ed; com·plet·ing

Date: 15th century

1 : to bring to an end and especially into a perfected state <complete a painting>
2 a : to make whole or perfect <its song completes the charm of this bird> b : to mark the end of <a rousing chorus completes the show> c : execute, fulfill <complete a contract>
3 : to carry out (a forward pass) successfully

synonyms see close