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to round out
[phrase form: round]
01
to improve by making something larger, more complete, etc.
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
round
Present tense
round out
3rd person singular
rounds out
Present participle
rounding out
Past simple
rounded out
Past participle
rounded out
Examples
She wanted to round the team out by adding members with diverse skills.
02
to complete something, typically by adding necessary or missing elements
Examples
She rounded out her application by attaching a cover letter and references.
03
to make something round, especially to achieve a symmetrical appearance
Examples
She rounded out the edges of the clay pot for a smoother finish.
04
to change a value to the nearest whole or round number
Examples
She rounded out the sales figures to the nearest thousand dollars for simplicity.
05
to become rounder and fuller in shape
Examples
As the dough rose, it began to round out, ready for baking.
