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complete(2) (iou)



complete verb. LME.
[from the adjective. Cf. French completer.]
verb trans. Bring to an end, finish, conclude. LME.
M. Meyer He never completed the work. P. Ackroyd He decided to complete his course for a bachelor's degree in three years.
b. verb intrans. Conclude the legal transfer or sale of real estate. E19.
verb trans. Make whole or perfect; fill up the amount or number of; add what is required to (a questionnaire etc.). LME.
Wordsworth All that love can do..to complete the man, Perfect him, made imperfect in himself.
b. Give a full title or degree to; invest fully with a rank or office. M17-E18.
verb trans. Accomplish, fulfil (a vow, hope, etc.). rare. LME.
Pope To town he comes, compleats the nation's hope.
completement noun completion M17-L19.
completer noun E18.
completive adjective having the attribute of completing, serving for completion (of) M17.