Complete (Verb)
Meaning 1
Complete a pass.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The quarterback managed to complete a pass to the wide receiver despite being under pressure from the defensive linemen.
- In the last minute of the game, the struggling quarterback finally complete a pass to his teammate, giving them a glimmer of hope.
- Despite having his favorite target covered, he surprisingly complete a pass to the tight end in the end zone.
- The rookie quarterback's inexperience was evident when he failed to complete a pass on the first three plays of the game.
- The injured quarterback labored to complete a pass on his injured shoulder in a last-ditch attempt to save the game.
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Meaning 2
Come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The professor will complete the lesson plan by the end of the week.
- She completed her first marathon in just over three hours.
- After a year of construction, the company will complete the new building next month.
- He took an extra semester to complete the coursework for his degree.
- The team will complete the project by meeting the deadline of the board meeting.
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Hyponyms
- Follow Up
- Mop Up
- Finish Up
- Polish Off
- Action
- Carry Out
- Follow Out
- Accomplish
- Implement
- Fulfil
- Finish Out
- Finish Off
- Clear Up
- Fulfill
- Go Through With
- Execute
- Put Through
- Top Off
- Wrap Up
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Meaning 3
Complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The intern was expected to complete the assigned tasks within the given timeframe to prove her qualifications.
- She will complete her training as a chef by working under a renowned culinary expert for six months.
- They were required to complete the household chores before they could go out and play.
- He was assigned to complete a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines to gather vital information.
- She will complete her duties as the event coordinator by overseeing the final stage of the wedding preparations.
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Meaning 4
Write all the required information onto a form; "fill out this questionnaire, please!"; "make out a form".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Please complete the application form by writing your name, address, and phone number in the required spaces.
- The receptionist instructed the patients to complete the medical history questionnaire before seeing the doctor.
- To register for the course, you need to complete the enrollment form and submit it with the required documents.
- Complete the visa application form carefully to avoid any errors or omissions.
- To receive the free trial, you will need to complete the registration form with your contact information.
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Meaning 5
Bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements; "A child would complete the family".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She was hoping to have a third child to complete their family of five.
- The couple adopted a baby girl, which would complete their family.
- A child with your father's eyes would complete our happy family.
- Having a baby would complete our little family and make our life full.
- The arrival of the baby girl would complete their family of three.