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completed

v.
A2 Elementary US //kəmˈpɫitəd// UK //kəmplˈiːtɪd// com·plet·ed

v. to finish doing something or to make it whole. You use this when you reach the end of a task or fill in all the parts of a form.

v. to finish making or doing something; to bring to a state of entirety or perfection. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the task or object being finished.


SIMPLE

She completed the marathon in under four hours.

CONTEXTUAL

Please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form before submitting it to the office.

COMPLEX

The architect finally completed the blueprints after months of revisions, ensuring every structural detail met the rigorous safety standards required for the new skyscraper.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is often used in the passive voice for administrative contexts ('The task was completed').

Pitfall

I am completed my homeworkI have completed my homeworkLearners sometimes use 'be' instead of 'have' because they confuse the past participle 'completed' with an adjective.

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