complete

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

managed to complete the assignment with time to spare

Synonyms of complete

consummate, finalize, finish, perfect, polish

Words Related to complete

follow through (with), stick out

accomplish, achieve, effect

carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill (or fulfil), perform

ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate

machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up

Phrases Synonymous with complete

get through

Near Antonyms of complete

abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

2 to serve as a completing element to

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

Synonyms of complete

complement, round (off or out)

Words Related to complete

finish (off), flesh (out)

adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish

better, enhance, improve

constitute, form, make up

enrich, perfect

3 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 of complete

close, close out, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wind up, wrap up

Words Related to complete

climax, crown

consummate, perfect

halt, stop, suspend

Phrases Synonymous with complete

put paid to [chiefly British], ring down the curtain (on)

Antonyms of complete

begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start

4 to do what is required by the terms of

no payments will be made until the contract is completed

Synonyms of complete

answer, comply (with), fill, fulfill (or fulfil), keep, meet, redeem, satisfy

Words Related to complete

conclude, consummate, finalize, finish, perfect

accomplish, achieve, bring about, bring off, carry out, effect

commit, compass, discharge, execute, follow through (with), make, perform

Phrases Synonymous with complete

abide by, make good (or make good on)

Near Antonyms of complete

default (on)

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Antonyms of complete

breach, break, transgress, violate

Synonyms and Antonyms of complete

WORD OF THE DAY

wherewithal