consummate
Pronunciation
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- (UK) enPR: kŏn'səmət or kŏn'syo͝omət or kənsŭm'ĭt, IPA (key): /ˈkɒnsəmət/ or /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ or /kənˈsʌmɪt/
- (US) enPR: kŏn'səmət or kənsŭm'ĭt, IPA (key): /ˈkɑnsəmət/ or /kənˈsʌmɪt/
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- Verb
Adjective
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- If a person is consummate, he or she is highly skilled and experienced in doing something.
Verb
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- (transitive) If you consummate a task or goal, you accomplish it.
- (transitive) If a couple consummates, they make their marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse.