As a verb, consummate means to bring something to its completion, such as a transaction, concept, plan or action. Technically speaking, consummation in the marriage context refers to its actual beginning, with an official ceremony of a wedding, witnesses to the event, and a public announcement of the act. In some Western traditions, a marriage isn't considered a binding contract until and unless it has been consummated. In a colloquial context, marriages, love relationships, or relations for ple… (More on Consummate)