Complete and Step up

Complete

Complete verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.

Step up and complete are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Step up" instead a verb "Complete".

Step up

Step up verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

Complete and step up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complete" instead a verb "Step up".

Mutual synonyms

Both terms in one sentence

  • His complete ineptitude at running a basketball team means that almost anyone else is likely to be a step up for the Clippers.
  • A step up is the World of Silence; not only has everyone become one, but that 'oneness' is one of complete apathy and nothing.
  • The next step up is "Immunity to metabolic hazards", which means complete immunity to things that would only affect an organic body.
    Source: STD Immunity
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