perfect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of PERFECT

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done <perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation>

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 make better <an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes>

Synonyms ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, help, meliorate, perfect, refine, upgrade

Related Words correct, emend, rectify, reform, remediate, remedy; edit, fine-tune, redraft, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, revamp, revise, rework; beef (up), boost, fortify, intensify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; fine, hone, polish; retouch, touch up

Near Antonyms damage, endamage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, spoil, tarnish, vitiate; blemish, blight, deface, disfigure, flaw, mar; diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

Antonyms worsen

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