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consummate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of CONSUMMATE

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done <willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal>

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

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