Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for complete. Search instead for completeto.
Definitions

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.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

She was invited there as a guest and says she caught the eye of Hollywood megastar Zendaya, thanks to her custom look: a striking gold gown complete with a hood.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Only two complete dodo skulls are known anywhere in the world.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

It was complete with our signatures and an anatomically incorrect line-drawing of our dog, Mittens, peeing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

The company has agreed to spend at least $275 million to upgrade its California network and complete its 1-gigabit service capability across its legacy service areas within three years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

She spat a word with such disdain, such loathing, such complete abhorrence, that, dear reader, even I flinched: “Greg.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

March 16: The Boeing 737 MAX 7 successfully completes its first voyage from Renton, Washington.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

After Blue Origin completes its rendezvous and docking tests, and after the Artemis III crew launches aboard SLS, SpaceX will send its Starship test article into orbit.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The appeal for hedge funds was to profit when the takeover deal completes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Goodness knows how anyone ever completes the whole thing.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Cottee completed his hat‑trick before the break and the Hammers were just as ruthless in the second half.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

That deal was completed in the third quarter, on July 24.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

The mission included 12 crew members, who completed questionnaires at four points during the ten-month period.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

Obaid completed his Ph.D. at Stanford in 2019 where he focused on bringing silicon computing power to the brain, according to his LinkedIn profile.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Jake hit the cafeteria and quickly completed the next level in Revenge of the Brain Dead with one hand while munching on a cheeseburger with the other.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

AstraZeneca has made no secret of its push to become a more U.S.-centric company, stepping up investment in America and recently completing a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

After a complicated history, a Lyme vaccine is in the works, recently completing Phase 3 human trials.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Woods’ mark likely will be tested by another runner, although someone else her age and gender completing the Via Alpina in fewer than 29 days would be a challenging feat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

"Our team stayed focused on completing all requirements and delivering a safe and more capable airplane to our customers."

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

At just the time that Henry Cavendish was completing his experiments in London, four hundred miles away in Edinburgh another kind of concluding moment was about to take place with the death of James Hutton.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




Vocabulary lists containing complete


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training