Consummated: meaning, definitions and examples

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consummated

 

[ ˈkɒnsəmeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

finalized event

To consummate means to complete or finalize something, often in a dramatic or significant way. This term is frequently used in legal or formal contexts, such as the consummation of a marriage, which refers to the completion of the marriage ceremony and the act of bringing it to fruition. The word can also relate to the finishing touches added to a plan or agreement. Consummating can lead to a sense of accomplishment or fulfillment in various endeavors.

Synonyms

achieve, complete, finalize, fulfill, perfect

Examples of usage

  • They consummated their marriage in a small ceremony.
  • The deal was consummated after months of negotiations.
  • He consummated the project with a successful presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "consummated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consumado

🇮🇳 पूर्ण किया हुआ

🇩🇪 vollzogen

🇮🇩 diselesaikan

🇺🇦 завершений

🇵🇱 skonsumowany

🇯🇵 完成した

🇫🇷 consommé

🇪🇸 consumado

🇹🇷 tamamlanmış

🇰🇷 완료된

🇸🇦 مكتمل

🇨🇿 dokončený

🇸🇰 dokončený

🇨🇳 完成的

🇸🇮 izpolnjen

🇮🇸 fullburður

🇰🇿 аяқталған

🇬🇪 დასრულებული

🇦🇿 tamamlanmış

🇲🇽 consumado

Etymology

The word 'consummate' has its roots in the Latin word 'consummatus', which is the past participle of 'consummare'. This Latin term is a combination of 'con-' meaning 'together, with' and 'summa' meaning 'the greatest, highest'. Premier usage in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, where it initially pertained to the idea of bringing something to completion or perfection. Over the centuries, its application has broadened and shifted to encompass not only formal contractual and marital contexts but also general completion of various actions or tasks. Today, 'consummate' can describe any act of bringing to a finished state, reflecting both its legal connotations and more abstract uses in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,651, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.