conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting).
the service concluded with a blessing
finish may stress completion of a final step in a process.
after it is painted, the house will be finished
complete implies the removal of all deficiencies or a successful finishing of what has been undertaken.
the resolving of this last issue completes the agreement
terminate implies the setting of a limit in time or space.
your employment terminates after three months
Example Sentences
Adjective He spoke in complete sentences. They sat in complete silence. Verb The project took four months to complete. Her latest purchase completes her collection. The new baby completed their family. The quarterback completed 12 out of 15 passes. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But each time the boulder falls, Sisyphus begins rolling again, his task never complete. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Keep scrolling to see a complete breakdown of Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow's relationship timeline. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Another standout look from her week was an extreme power suit complete with protruding shoulders. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Valdez recorded the first complete game shutout of his five-year MLB career. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 Create a simple sign complete with your favorite witch pun. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 New Jersey’s labor department said the audit didn’t include complete data since the company didn’t cooperate in the process. Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 In other words, Shuna's Journey foreshadows much of Miyazaki's later work while still managing to be a complete standalone story in its own right. Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 James' copper-colored, bedazzled gown in a classically form-fitting Versace silhouette, and her matching fiery locks are complete perfection. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022
Verb
Sarver, 60, must also complete a training program focused on respect and appropriate workplace conduct. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Volunteers complete 100 hours of training, which includes ridealongs with police officers and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department paramedics. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Her long-term goal is to complete a degree in nursing, once their finances have stabilized. Jessica Donati, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 After the one-out walk, Wentz retired Kyle Isbel to complete his outing. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2022 Lastly, mascara, setting powder, a mauve-y glossy lip, and faux freckles complete her glam. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Levis did complete 21-of-32 passes for 303 yards, with 3 touchdowns and an interception. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Those who have only received one or two shots should complete their vaccination series as soon as possible. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 On Friday, her community will complete that run for her. Amir Vera And Andi Babineau, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English complet, compleet, complete, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French complet, borrowed from Latin complētus, past participle of complēre "to fill, make up, carry to completion," from com-com- + plēre "to fill" — more at full entry 1
Note: The simplex plēre is only attested in an inscription of 176/77 A.D., as a gerund, and in a comment of the grammarian Sextus Pompeius Festus, that "the ancients also used to say plentur without prefixes" ("plentur antiqui etiam sine praepositionibus dicebant"). If such a verb existed, it was replaced at an early date by prefixed compounds such as complēre, in which the prefix marks perfective aspect.