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complete

[kuhm-pleet] / kəmˈplit /






Usage

What are other ways to say complete? The adjective complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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And it seems as though no royal event is complete without the presence of the famous gardener Titchmarsh, who the King must see more often than his own bodyguard.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Iran and the United States cut diplomatic ties in 1980 and the players will use their time in Turkey to complete visa applications, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

In my opinion, no celebration is complete without a good cake and I, too, will drive just about anywhere for one that I think the recipient would love.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The sale will complete Anglo American’s exit from steelmaking coal and is part of a drive to simplify its portfolio ahead of a merger with Teck Resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

That was a complete bluff, but Elliot was too twitchy to notice.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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