26984 words

consummate

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
perfect, or complete in every way:

Examples:

a life of consummate happiness
He's a consummate athlete/gentleman/liar.
2
to make a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex:

Examples:

The marriage was never consummated.
3
to make something complete or perfect
4
perfect; complete in every way:

Examples:

consummate skill
5
to complete:

Examples:

The deal was consummated with a handshake.
6
To consummate a marriage is to make it complete by having sex.

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