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completes

[/kəmˈpliːts/]
verb
completa
1. Third person singular present tense of 'complete'; to finish or make whole
She completes her work before noon.
Ela completa seu trabalho antes do meio-dia.
2. To add what is needed to make something whole or perfect
This puzzle piece completes the picture.
Esta peça de quebra-cabeça completa o quadro.
3. To fulfill or accomplish a task or goal
He completes his degree this year.
Ele completa seu diploma este ano.
Synonyms
finishesconcludesaccomplishesfulfillsends
Antonyms
startsbeginsinitiates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
completa
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
completa
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
completa
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
completa
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

completes the picture
completes the puzzle
completes one's studies
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