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verb [T] (MAKE WHOLE)
 
 
/kəmˈpliːt/

Definition

A2 to make whole or perfect: Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided. He only needs two more cards to complete the set. All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby.Filling and completing A2 to write all the details asked for on a form or other document: Have you completed your application form yet?Filling and completing
(Definition of complete verb (MAKE WHOLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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