English · Common Verbs
complete
/kəmˈpliːt/
[/kəmˈpliːt/]
finish fully
Beginnerverb
Definition
To finish making or doing something so that nothing is missing.
Example
Students must complete all of the exercises before the end of the lesson.
Students must complete all of the exercises before the end of the lesson.
Etymology
From Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere' (to fill up).
How & Where It’s Used
Both verb and adjective; the verb means to finish entirely.