Definition of complete
- a complete diet
- a complete period of time
- a complete artist
- a birthday cake complete with candles
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He spoke in complete sentences.
They sat in complete silence.
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The project took four months to complete.
Her latest purchase completes her collection.
The new baby completed their family.
The quarterback completed 12 out of 15 passes.
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: to finish making or doing (something) : to bring (something) to an end or to a finished state
: to make (something) whole or perfect
American football : to throw (a forward pass) to a teammate who catches it
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