vollenden
Translation
to complete, to finish, to perfect, to accomplish
Examples
Der Künstler wird sein Werk vollenden.
The artist will complete his work.
Sie hat ihr Studium erfolgreich vollendet.
She has successfully completed her studies.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to complete ((sth.)) The artist must complete his work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abschließen, beenden, fertigstellen (to finish); Antonyms: beginnen, anfangen (to begin)
Etymology
Composed of 'voll' (full, complete) + 'enden' (to end). It literally means 'to bring to a full end'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'fully ended'. The prefix 'voll-' often implies completeness, similar to how 'ful-' works in 'fulfill'.