consummate

Complete in every way

Consummate works as both verb and adjective around the idea of completion or perfection.

To consummate is to bring something to completion, especially a marriage through sexual intercourse or a deal through final agreement: The merger was consummated last week.

As an adjective, consummate means supremely skilled or complete: a consummate professional, a consummate liar.

The adjective stresses CON-, the verb stresses -MATE.

perfection

flawless

Entirely without fault

unblemished · immaculate · pristine · ideal · exemplary · exquisite · sublime · pure · spotless · unmarred

skill

virtuoso

Supremely accomplished performer

  • maestroDistinguished musical leader
  • masterAuthority or controller
  • expertHighly skilled practitioner

adept · accomplished · polished · refined · supreme · matchless · peerless · unrivaled · exceptional · exemplary

completion

finalize

Settle decisively

accomplish · achieve · realize · execute · culminate · seal · clinch · effectuate · actualize · perfect

pinnacle

apex

Uppermost point or culmination

  • zenithPoint straight overhead
  • acmeUltimate point of attainment
  • summitPeak or diplomatic gathering

peak · culmination · epitome · crowning · capstone · apogee · height · ne plus ultra · highpoint · ultimate

marriage

wed

Join in matrimony

matrimony · ceremony · vows · conjugal · marital · wedding night · bridal · spousal · bedding · solemnize

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SKILL/MASTERY (adjective)

consummateamateur

Nonprofessional participant

amateurish · unskilled · incompetent · inexpert · inept

COMPLETION/PERFECTION (adjective)

consummateincomplete

Lacking necessary parts

imperfect · unfinished · partial · flawed · rough

COMPLETION OF ACTION (verb)

consummateunconsummated

Not brought to completion

abandon · incomplete · unfulfilled · unfinished · discontinue

Family

consummation, consummated, consummating, consummates, consummately, unconsummated, consummations

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