consummate
gb/kˈɑnsəmɪt/ us/kˈɑnsəmɪt/
C1
Inggeris
~ 9300
kiváló, mesteri, teljes, merő, véglegesít, elhálja a házasságot
C1
FORMAL
1
Corak penggunaan:
a consummate [professional/artist/etc.]
She is a consummate professional who always delivers on time.
Ő kiváló szakember, aki mindig határidőre teljesít.
His speech showed him to be a consummate politician, charming but very careful with his words.
A beszédéből látszott, hogy kiváló politikus: megnyerő, de nagyon ügyel a szavaira.
The role demands a consummate actor who can move easily between comedy and tragedy.
As a consummate host, he made every guest feel welcome and relaxed.
The project was handled by a team of consummate engineers.
Contoh untuk pelajar
He is a consummate professional and never makes mistakes at work.
Ő kiváló szakember, és soha nem hibázik a munkában.
The singer gave a consummate performance at the concert.
Az énekes mesteri produkciót nyújtott a koncerten.
Everyone respects her because she is a consummate lawyer.
The company hired a consummate designer for the new product.
Our guide was a consummate expert on local history.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse "consummate" with "consume" because they look similar. "Consume" means to use or eat something, but "consummate" (adjective) describes someone or something that is extremely skilled or perfect. Another mistake is using it in casual speech where a simpler word like "very good" or "excellent" would sound more natural.
Maksud
extremely skilled and professional
Kolokasi
consummate professional
|consummate performer
|consummate politician
|consummate host
|consummate negotiator
|consummate actor
Sinonim
expert (Focuses on high level of knowledge or skill; a bit more common and neutral in tone.)
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masterful (Emphasizes strong control and impressive skill, often with a slightly dramatic tone.)
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accomplished (Suggests someone has achieved a lot and is very skilled, but sounds slightly less strong than "consummate".)
Antonim
incompetent (Describes someone who lacks the necessary skill or ability, the opposite of extremely skilled.)
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amateurish (Suggests work that looks like it was done by a beginner, not a highly skilled professional.)
Tema
work
|skills
|character
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
very skilled and very good at something, like a true professional
Showing or having a very high level of skill, so that someone seems completely professional or perfect at what they do.
C1
FORMAL
2
Corak penggunaan:
consummate [failure/success/nonsense/etc.]
Calling his behavior anything less than consummate arrogance would be too kind.
Túl enyhe lenne a viselkedését bárminek nevezni, ami kevesebb, mint merő arrogancia.
The plan turned out to be a consummate failure, costing the company millions.
A terv teljes kudarcnak bizonyult, és milliókba került a cégnek.
Her performance was a work of consummate artistry.
The claim is consummate nonsense and has no scientific basis.
They enjoyed a moment of consummate happiness when the verdict was announced.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The movie was a consummate success and broke all records.
A film osztatlan sikert aratott, és minden rekordot megdöntött.
Many people thought the idea was consummate nonsense.
Sokan úgy gondolták, hogy az ötlet merő képtelenség.
For her, it was a moment of consummate joy.
The event was a consummate disaster from start to finish.
His speech showed consummate honesty and courage.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may overuse "consummate" in everyday speech where simpler words like "total", "complete", or "utter" are more natural. It is better kept for formal writing or strong emphasis, especially in written English.
Maksud
complete or perfect in every way
Kolokasi
consummate nonsense
|consummate failure
|consummate arrogance
|consummate happiness
|consummate skill
|consummate artistry
Sinonim
utter (Very common emphasis word; often used with negative nouns like "nonsense" or "disaster".)
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absolute (Stresses that something is total, with no limits or conditions.)
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complete (More general and neutral; "consummate" sounds more formal and intense.)
Antonim
partial (Means only a part or not complete, the opposite of fully complete.)
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moderate (Suggests something is in the middle, not extreme or total.)
Tema
evaluation
|degree
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
complete or perfect in every way; used to show that something is total, often strongly good or strongly bad
Complete or perfect in the highest degree, often used for emphasizing how total a quality is, whether positive or negative.
KATA KERJA
C1
FORMAL
3
véglegesít
C1
Corak penggunaan:
to consummate [a deal/contract/agreement]
The two companies finally consummated the merger after months of negotiation.
A két vállalat hónapokig tartó tárgyalások után végül véglegesítette az egyesülést.
They hope to consummate the deal before the end of the quarter.
Azt remélik, hogy a negyedév vége előtt véglegesítik az üzletet.
The agreement will be consummated once both parties have signed the documents.
Talks continued late into the night in an effort to consummate the transaction.
The sale was consummated on April 1st when the last payment was received.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The banks will consummate the deal next week.
A bankok jövő héten véglegesítik az üzletet.
Lawyers worked hard to consummate the contract.
Az ügyvédek keményen dolgoztak, hogy véglegesítsék a szerződést.
The two firms consummated the merger in June.
The agreement is not consummated until both sides sign.
They consummated the sale when the money arrived.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may use "consummate" as a verb in everyday speech where "finish", "complete", or "finalize" would sound more natural. As a verb, it is mostly used in formal writing, legal language, or business reporting.
Maksud
to complete a deal or agreement
Kolokasi
consummate a deal
|consummate a contract
|consummate a merger
|consummate a transaction
|consummate a partnership
|consummate an agreement
Sinonim
finalize (Common business verb; slightly less formal and more widely used than "consummate".)
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conclude (Stresses bringing something to an end; often used with negotiations or agreements.)
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complete (Very general; can be used for many things, while "consummate" sounds more legal or official.)
Antonim
cancel (To decide that a planned deal or agreement will not happen, opposing the idea of making it complete.)
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void (Legal term for making a contract have no effect, the opposite of confirming it as final.)
Tema
business
|law
|formal
Definisi
to finish and complete something important, like a deal or agreement, so that it is final
To make something such as a deal, agreement, victory, or process complete and final, especially in a formal or official way.
KATA KERJA
C1
FORMAL
4
Corak penggunaan:
to consummate [the marriage/union/relationship]
In some legal systems, a marriage can be annulled if the couple never consummates it.
Egyes jogrendszerekben a házasság érvényteleníthető, ha a pár soha nem hálta el a házasságot.
They did not consummate the marriage for several months after the wedding.
A házasságot az esküvő után több hónapig nem hálták el.
The union was never consummated, which later became important in the divorce case.
Historical records suggest that the royal couple may never have consummated their marriage.
He claimed the marriage was invalid because it had not been consummated.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The couple consummated the marriage on their wedding night.
A pár az esküvő éjszakáján elhálta a házasságot.
Some laws say a marriage is not complete until it is consummated.
Egyes törvények szerint a házasság addig nem teljes, amíg el nem hálják.
They married quickly but did not consummate the union.
The court asked if the marriage had been consummated.
In old stories, kings must consummate the marriage to have an heir.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may use this verb in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal or strange. In everyday speech, people usually say "have sex" or use softer phrases like "sleep together" instead of "consummate the marriage."
Maksud
to complete a marriage by having sex
Kolokasi
consummate the marriage
|consummate their marriage
|consummate the union
|consummate the relationship
|consummated marriage
|consummated union
Sinonim
have sexual intercourse (More direct and clinical; "consummate" is more formal and strongly tied to the context of marriage.)
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sleep together (Informal euphemism for having sex; not limited to marriage and less formal than "consummate".)
Antonim
abstain (from sex) (Means to choose not to have sex, which prevents the marriage from being consummated.)
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annul (Legal term for officially ending a marriage, sometimes because it was never consummated.)
Tema
relationships
|law
|family
Definisi
to make a marriage complete, usually in law or tradition, by the couple having sex after the wedding
To make a marriage complete in the traditional or legal sense by having sexual intercourse.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
consummate
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəmɪt/
US/kˈɑnsəmɪt/
Suku kata dan tekanan
con - sum - mate (3 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: consummate
Verb
- Base: consummate
- 3rd Person Singular: consummates
- Present Participle: consummating
- Past: consummated
Keluarga kata
Forms
consummates
verb
consummating
verb
consummated
verb
Core family
consummately
adverb
Related words
consummation
noun
Ungkapan
a consummate professional
1/ə kˈɑnsəmɪt pɹəfˈɛʃənəl/
fixed phrase
formal
someone extremely skilled and professional
a person who is very, very good at their job and always behaves in a professional way
Contoh
- Everyone on the team agrees that she is a consummate professional.
- He handled the crisis like a consummate professional, calm and focused throughout.
consummate a deal
1/kˈɑnsəmˌeɪt ə dˈil/
fixed phrase
formal
to finalize a business deal
to make a business deal or agreement complete and official, usually after talks or negotiations
Contoh
- The companies hope to consummate the deal by the end of the year.
- Lawyers worked through the night to consummate the deal before the deadline.
consummate failure
1/kˈɑnsəmɪt fˈeɪljɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
a completely unsuccessful result
a result that is a total failure, with nothing successful about it
Contoh
- The project was a consummate failure and was quickly shut down.
- Critics called the policy a consummate failure.
consummate nonsense
1/kˈɑnsəmɪt nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
formal
total and complete nonsense
nonsense that is complete, with no truth or sense at all
Contoh
- To suggest that the earth is flat is consummate nonsense.
- He dismissed the rumor as consummate nonsense.
consummate the marriage
1/kˈɑnsəmˌeɪt ðə mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
make a marriage complete by sex
to make a marriage complete, in a legal or traditional way, by the married couple having sex after the wedding
Contoh
- In some traditions, the couple is expected to consummate the marriage on the wedding night.
- The judge asked whether they had ever consummated the marriage.