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How to pronounce complete
Say it like this: /kəmˈpliːt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does complete mean?
verbTo finish; to make done; to reach the end.
“He completed the assignment on time.”
To make whole or entire.
“The last chapter completes the book nicely.”
To call from the small blind in an unraised pot.
adjWith all parts included; with nothing missing; full.
“She offered me complete control of the project.”
Finished; ended; concluded; completed.
“When your homework is complete, you can go and play with Martin.”
Generic intensifier.
“He is a complete bastard!”
nounA completed survey.
““If SSI says we're going to get two completes an hour, the sample will yield two Qualifieds to do the survey with us.””
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