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
Made up of 'voll' (full, complete) + 'enden' (to end). It literally means 'to bring to a complete end'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'voll' to the English word 'full'. The verb means to bring something to a 'full end', which is to complete it.