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completes

v.
A2 Elementary US //kəmˈpɫits// UK //kəmplˈiːts// com·pletes

v. to finish something so that it is ready to use or see. You use this when you have done all the necessary parts of a task.

v. to bring to an end or conclusion; to finish an action, task, or process. Transitive — takes a direct object.


SIMPLE

She completes the form and sends it.

CONTEXTUAL

The team completes the project two weeks ahead of schedule.

COMPLEX

The final chapter completes the narrative arc, resolving the central conflict with a quiet but decisive gesture.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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