consummate

verb
UK: /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/
US: /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪt/

  1. To bring something to a state of completion or perfection.

    1. They will consummate the deal soon.
    2. The happy couple will consummate their marriage on their honeymoon.

  2. To complete a marriage by having sexual intercourse.

    1. They consummated their marriage that night.
    2. The couple needed to consummate their vows with an intimate act.

Synonyms

complete perfect accomplished skilled
consummate adjective

  1. Perfect or highly skilled.

    1. He is a consummate professional.
    2. She was a consummate artist, always pushing creative boundaries.

  2. Complete or absolute.

    1. That was a consummate waste of time.
    2. The project was a consummate success due to careful planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consummate" in English means: To bring something to a state of completion or perfection., To complete a marriage by having sexual intercourse..

The phonetic transcription of "consummate" is /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consummate": complete, perfect, accomplished, skilled.

Example usage of "consummate": "They will consummate the deal soon.". More examples on the page.