To complete
Example: She completes the project after weeks of careful work
Definition
"To complete" means to finish making or doing something fully, so that nothing is left incomplete or unfinished. For example, if she completes the project, she has done all necessary work to bring it to a successful end.
Etymology
The phrase "to complete" comes from the Latin word 'completus,' the past participle of 'complere,' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to finish.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages and originally carried the sense of making something whole or perfect. Did you know? The root 'ple' relates to filling, which is why 'complete' implies something is fully filled or done.
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"To complete" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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