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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of COMPLETE

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done <managed to complete the assignment with time to spare>

Synonyms complete, consummate, finalize, perfect, polish

Related Words 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

Near Antonyms abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

to serve as a completing element to <the bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners>

Synonyms complete, round (off or out)

Related Words finish (off), flesh (out); adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish; better, enhance, improve; constitute, form, make up; enrich, perfect

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

Related Words climax, crown; consummate, perfect; halt, stop, suspend

Antonyms begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start

to do what is required by the terms of <no payments will be made until the contract is completed>

Synonyms answer, complete, comply (with), fill, keep, meet, redeem, satisfy

Near Antonyms default (on); disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Antonyms breach, break, transgress, violate

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