perfect

²per·fect

verb \pər-ˈfekt also ˈpər-fikt\

Definition of PERFECT

transitive verb

1

: to bring to final form

2

: to make perfect : improve, refine

— per·fect·er noun

Examples of PERFECT

1. <perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation>
2. <an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes>

First Known Use of PERFECT

14th century

Related to PERFECT

Synonyms: complete, consummate, finalize, finish, polish

Antonyms: worsen

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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