Synonyms of completing

completing

verb

present participle of complete

1

as in finishing

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done

managed to complete the assignment with time to spare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finishing
• finalizing
• accomplishing
• perfecting
• fulfilling
• consummating
• polishing
• executing
• doing
• getting through
• achieving
• performing
• improving
• effecting
• sticking out
• carrying out
• amending
• enhancing
• refining
• enriching
• bettering
• carrying through
• following through (with)
• ameliorating
• discharging
• machining
• shining
• meliorating
• rounding (off or out)
• touching up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoning
• dropping
• quitting
• discontinuing
• deserting
• forsaking

2

as in complementing

to serve as a completing element to

the bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complementing
• decorating
• adorning
• enhancing
• improving
• finishing (off)
• rounding (off or out)
• perfecting
• bettering
• forming
• beautifying
• constituting
• enriching
• embellishing
• fleshing (out)
• making up

3

as in ending

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

the well-attended concert completed a great weekend of arts and entertainment events

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finishing
• ending
• concluding
• closing
• terminating
• winding up
• wrapping up
• rounding (off or out)
• closing out
• putting paid to
• ringing down the curtain (on)
• crowning
• climaxing
• consummating
• perfecting
• suspending
• halting
• stopping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• starting
• commencing
• opening
• inaugurating

4

as in fulfilling

to do what is required by the terms of

no payments will be made until the contract is completed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfilling
• satisfying
• keeping
• answering
• filling
• meeting
• finalizing
• complying (with)
• finishing
• making good
• accomplishing
• achieving
• redeeming
• executing
• concluding
• perfecting
• effecting
• making
• abiding by
• performing
• carrying out
• consummating
• committing
• bringing about
• discharging
• bringing off
• following through (with)
• compassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaking
• violating
• breaching
• ignoring
• transgressing
• forgetting
• neglecting
• disregarding
• defaulting (on)
• overlooking
• passing over
• slighting
• overpassing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of completing

After completing initial laboratory testing, the team aims to reduce voltage and fill-factor losses, refine current matching, and scale up device size for larger applications. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Paris Hilton brought head-to-toe silver sparkle to the awards show with a pair of custom Christian Louboutin boots completing her look. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

He was shipped off to prison for more than half a decade and has flown under the radar since completing his sentence. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

The couple welcomed their daughter, Aliyah, before completing their family with son Makai on June 2, 2004. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Willis is completing 57% of his passes (ranked 31st), averaging 209 passing yards per game (9 below the league average) with one touchdown pass thrown and two interceptions. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Bryce Young has struggled against man-to-man defenses, completing just over 40 percent of his passes this year against that scheme, and Cleveland has played man on about half of its defensive snaps this year. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

With 1,884 yards, 18 touchdowns and only one interception while completing 75% of his passes this season, Orange High’s junior quarterback has rarely faltered when dropping back. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Purdy responded with one of the best quarters of his career, completing all 10 of his passes in the third quarter for 180 yards. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026