Meaning & use
consummate
Showing complete, masterly skill or perfection in a particular activity or role.
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She was a consummate professional, handling the crisis with calm precision.
The chef's consummate skill turned simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, consummate stresses the second syllable; as a verb meaning to complete or finalize something, the stress shifts to the last syllable.
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2. verb
To complete or make something, especially a marriage or agreement, fully valid and final.
The couple traveled to Rome to consummate their marriage with a long honeymoon.
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