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Common Verbs — Lesson 77

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complementing

ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪŋ

Make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to — the wine is complementing the meal perfectly.

The wine is complementing the meal perfectly.

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completed

kəmˈpliːtɪd

Come or bring to a finish or an end — the project is now completed.

The project is now completed.

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completes

kəmˈpliːts

Come or bring to a finish or an end — she completes three tasks every morning.

She completes her homework before dinner.

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completing

kəmˈpliːtɪŋ

Come or bring to a finish or an end — I am completing my homework before dinner.

I am completing my homework before dinner.

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complicate

ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪt

Make more complicated — she didn't want to complicate her already busy schedule.

Don't complicate the issue by bringing up irrelevant details.

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complicates

ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪts

Make more complicated — this new regulation complicates the application process.

This new regulation complicates the application process.

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complicating

ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪŋ

Make more complicated — stop complicating the situation with unnecessary details.

The many regulations are complicating the registration process.

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comply

kəmˈplaɪ

Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes — please comply with the safety regulations.

Please comply with the safety regulations.

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complying

kəmˈplaɪɪŋ

Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes — the company is complying with all safety regulations.

The company is complying with all safety regulations.

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comport

kəmˈpɔːrt

Behave well or properly — his conduct did not comport with the rules of the organization.

She comported herself with great dignity during the crisis.

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composed

kəmˈpoʊzd

Form the substance of — she seemed very composed despite the chaos around her.

She seemed very composed despite the chaos around her.

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composes

kəmˈpoʊzɪz

Form the substance of — he composes himself before giving the speech.

She composes beautiful symphonies for the orchestra.

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