English

complete

kəmˈpliːt, kəmˈplit
Meaning: to finish something; to make whole or perfect
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kəmˈplit

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base complete
3rd person singular present completes
Present participle completing
Past completed
Will future will complete
Going-to future going to complete
Imperative negative don't complete / do not complete

Example sentences

He completed the project on time.
He completed the project on time.
The science project took two months to complete.
The science project took two months to complete.
Completing the project on time was a difficult task for the team.
Completing the project on time was a difficult task for the team.
The astronauts successfully completed their mission to the moon.
The astronauts successfully completed their mission to the moon.
The project required an enormous amount of time and effort to complete.
The project required an enormous amount of time and effort to complete.

Usage Notes

Used when something reaches a final state or when all parts are provided. Common in professional and academic contexts.

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