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2con·sum·mate Listen to audio/ˈkɑ:nsəˌmeɪt/ verb
con·sum·mates; con·sum·mat·ed; con·sum·mat·ing
[+ obj] formal 1 : to make (a marriage or romantic relationship) complete by having sex
They were married for three months before the marriage was consummated. [=before they had sex]
2 : to make (something) perfect or complete
consummate an alliance The bargaining process went on for a few days, but the deal was never consummated. Their happiness was consummated when their son was born.
— con·sum·ma·tion Listen to audio /ˌkɑ:nsəˈmeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Without consummation, the marriage can be annulled by the church. the consummation of their happiness

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