complete

²complete

verb

com·plet·edcom·plet·ing

Definition of COMPLETE

transitive verb

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

Examples of COMPLETE

1. The project took four months to complete.
2. Her latest purchase completes her collection.
3. The new baby completed their family.
4. The quarterback completed 12 out of 15 passes.

First Known Use of COMPLETE

15th century

Related to COMPLETE

Synonyms: finish, consummate, finalize, perfect, polish

Antonyms: begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start

Related Words: follow through (with), stick out; accomplish, achieve, effect; carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill (or fulfil), perform; ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate; machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up

Near Antonyms: abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

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