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