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complete

 

[ kəmˈpliːt ]

Verb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

fill in the blanks

To finish making something, or to bring something to an end. It can also mean to make something whole or perfect.

Synonyms

accomplish, conclude, finish, fulfill

Examples of usage

  • Please complete the form before submitting it.
  • Her happiness completed the picture of a perfect day.
Context #2 | Adjective

whole

Having all necessary parts, elements, or steps. Not lacking or deficient in any way.

Synonyms

entire, full, total, whole

Examples of usage

  • The project is almost complete.
  • She felt a sense of complete satisfaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "complete" in other languages:

🇵🇹 completo

🇮🇳 पूरा

🇩🇪 komplett

🇮🇩 lengkap

🇺🇦 повний

🇵🇱 kompletny

🇯🇵 完全な (kanzen'na)

🇫🇷 complet

🇪🇸 completo

🇹🇷 tam

🇰🇷 완전한 (wanjeonhan)

🇸🇦 كامل

🇨🇿 kompletní

🇸🇰 kompletný

🇨🇳 完整的 (wánzhěng de)

🇸🇮 popoln

🇮🇸 fullkominn

🇰🇿 толық

🇬🇪 სრული (sruli)

🇦🇿 tam

🇲🇽 completo

Etymology

The word 'complete' originated from the Latin word 'completus', meaning 'full' or 'finished'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, evolving to its current form and meaning over time.

See also: completed, completely, completeness, completer, completing, completion, incomplete, incompletely, uncompleted.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #455, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.