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SAT Word of the Day: CONSUMMATE
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SAT Word of the Day: CONSUMMATE

To be the consummate vocabulary aficionado, you need to know CONSUMMATE in its various senses.

ℹ️ Part of speech of consummate

consummate is both an ADJECTIVE and a VERB.

🗣️ Pronunciation of consummate

  • As adjective: /kən.ˈsʌm.ət/ or kun-SUM-ut

  • As verb: /ˈkɑn.sə.meɪt/ or KON-su-mayt

📚️ Definition of consummate

  • Adjective: Perfect in every respect; complete in every detail. Example: a consummate performance.

  • Verb: To bring to completion or perfection. Example: to consummate a business deal.

    Illustration of two swans forming a heart shape, symbolizing the completion or perfection represented by the word 'consummate'.
    They’re coming together to make a heart!

    📰 Examples

    Here are some examples of consummate in usage:

    • After months of negotiations, Zahra and her team finally consummated the merger between the two tech companies.

    • Having practiced for decades with unwavering dedication, Oliver proved himself a consummate violinist during last night's concert.

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