Definition of Consummate
Consummate
con·sum·mate


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
ultimate or perfect, of the highest or most complete degree, showing great accomplishment or skill;

e.g. He is a consummate musician who plays his instrument with extraordinary skill.

(verb)
to complete something, to finish or follow through with a transaction;

e.g. They will consummate their agreement by both signing the contract.

(verb)
to make a relationship/union, typically a marriage, complete by engaging in sexual intercourse;

e.g. She refused to consummate their marriage.

(verb)
to achieve something or to make it perfect;

e.g. They worked together to consummate a successful publication.





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