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• consummate — adj Consummate, finished, accomplished are comparable when meaning brought to completion or perfection. Their distinctions lie chiefly in the degree of perfection, in the means by which this perfection is attained, and, at times, in their… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• skill — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, consummate (esp. BrE), extraordinary, great, remarkable ▪ He is a negotiator of considerable skill. ▪ With consummate skill, she steered the conversation away from any embarra …   Collocations dictionary

• consummate — con|sum|mate1 [kənˈsʌmıt, ˈkɔsəmıt US ˈkansəmıt] adj [only before noun] formal [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: , past participle of consummare to sum up, finish , from com ( COM ) + summa sum ] 1.) showing a lot of skill ▪ a great performance… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• consummate — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English consummat fulfilled, from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare to sum up, finish, from com + summa sum Date: 1527 1. complete in every detail ; perfect 2. extremely skilled and accomplished < a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• consummate — consummates, consummating, consummated (The adjective is pronounced [[t]kɒ̱nsʌmət[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]kɒ̱nsəmeɪt[/t]].) 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful. [FORMAL] He acted the… …   English dictionary

• Skill — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Skill >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 skill skill skillfulness address Sgm: N 1 dexterity dexterity dexterousness Sgm: N 1 adroitness adroitness expertness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 proficiency …   English dictionary for students

• consummate — consummately, adv. consummative, consummatory /keuhn sum euh tawr ee, tohr ee/, adj. consummator, n. v. /kon seuh mayt /; adj. /keuhn sum it, kon seuh mit/, v., consummated, consummating, adj. v.t. 1. to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill …   Universalium

• consummate — con•sum•mate v. [[t]ˈkɒn səˌmeɪt[/t]] adj. [[t]kənˈsʌm ɪt, ˈkɒn sə mɪt[/t]] v. mat•ed, mat•ing, adj. 1) cvb to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill 2) cvb to bring to a state of completion, as an arrangement or agreement 3) lawg to complete… …   From formal English to slang

• consummate — 1. verb the deal was finally consummated Syn: complete, conclude, finish, accomplish, achieve; execute, carry out, perform; informal sew up, wrap up; formal effectuate 2. adjective his consummate skill a consummate politician Syn: supreme …   Thesaurus of popular words

• consummate — ► VERB 1) make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse. 2) complete (a transaction). ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing great skill and flair. DERIVATIVES consummately adverb consummation noun consummator noun …   English terms dictionary

• skill — n. 1) to acquire, master; hone a skill 2) to demonstrate, display, show skill 3) consummate, great skill 4) diplomatic; professional; technical skill 5) marketable skills 6) skill at, in; with (skill at/in using a computer; skill with one s… …   Combinatory dictionary