to complete
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3.5
- verb
- /kəmˈpliːt/
- Jargon
:
completar un pase
- That's part of the game; the challenger has to be able to complete the challenge.
Examples
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The 102-story Empire State Building in New York was completed in 1933.
Academic text (2005) -
That was thanks to you and your completed passes.
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Some really struggled to pass the ball, while others completed the task with ease.
Academic text (2009) -
We can't complete a pass yet.
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In the final moments of the game, the quarterback managed to complete a crucial pass, securing the victory for his team.
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The player completed a stunning long pass that led to the game-winning touchdown.
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After a series of strategic plays, the coach was thrilled when his quarterback finally completed a pass to the open receiver.
Synonyms
113
4.0
To do something very well, for example in a test or performance
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
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4.3
A thing like time or money that is completely useless and gives no benefit
- Specialized
A medical test that counts red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a blood sample
- Specialized
A break in a bone that goes all the way through and separates it into two or more pieces
Surface Forms
Etymology
Complete comes from the Latin parts com- 'together' and plere 'to fill'. In sports, to complete a pass is to finish the action successfully, making the play whole.