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complete

[kuhm-pleet] / kəmˈplit /

ADJECTIVE

total, not lacking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

entire exhaustive full outright thorough

STRONG

gross integrated replete undocked

WEAK

all faultless full dress imperforate intact integral lock stock and barrel organic plenary the works thoroughgoing unabbreviated unabridged unbroken uncondensed uncut undiminished undivided unexpurgated unimpaired unitary unreduced whole whole enchilada whole nine yards whole-hog whole-length

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short unfinished wanting

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

entire full perfect sweeping

STRONG

accomplished achieved attained compassed concluded consummate done down effected ended executed realized terminated

WEAK

all over all over but the shouting all-embracing all-inclusive done with fini finished off full-fledged home free plenary that's it through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete part

STRONG

unfinished

WEAK

defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short wanting

ADJECTIVE

utter, absolute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

outright perfect positive thorough total unconditional

STRONG

blank blanket consummate sheer

WEAK

categorical downright dyed-in-the-wool flawless impeccable out-and-out thoroughgoing unblemished unmitigated unqualified whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conditional incomplete indefinite partial unfinished

WEAK

defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short wanting

VERB

carry out action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve close conclude determine develop do end execute finalize finish halt perform realize settle wrap up

STRONG

actualize cap consummate crown discharge effect effectuate elaborate equip fill fulfill furnish perfect refine supplement terminate

WEAK

bring to fruition bring to maturity call it a day carry off do thoroughly get through go the limit go through with go whole hog make good make up put to bed round off round out sew up ultimate wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon bear begin commence continue fail ignore introduce leave lose miss neglect not finish open start stop unsettle

STRONG

ruin

WEAK

forget give up

Usage

What are other ways to say complete? The adjective complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

Example Sentences

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The young runner said his decision to complete the race with just the one trainer left two areas on the bottom of his right foot without skin.

From BBC

This series will be completed in 11 days of cricket – England lost the first two Tests in two and four days respectively.

From BBC

Universal hasn’t yet completed a deal for the Saudi park, a potential multibillion-dollar project that likely wouldn’t be finished until the 2030s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now 58 years old, he was a talented athlete growing up, playing semiprofessional soccer while completing his studies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ilana, 27, joined the Navy Reserve after completing her bachelor’s degree and is on track to earn a joint law and business degree.

From The Wall Street Journal

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