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   com·pli·ment

   noun

   • 1. a polite expression of praise or admiration: "she paid me an enormous compliment" Similar flattering remarktributeaccoladecommendationbouquetpat on the backencomiumpraiseacclaimacclamationplauditsadmirationapprobationhomageeulogyflatteryblandishmentsblarneyhoneyed wordsinformal, dated:trade lastrare:laudationeulogiumOpposite insultcriticism
   • ▪ an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect: "it's a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day"
   • ▪ congratulations or praise expressed to someone: "my compliments on your cooking" Similar congratulationspraisecommendationsinformal:kudos
   • ▪ greetings or regards, especially when sent as a message: "carry my compliments to your kinsmen" Similar greetingsgood wishesbest wishesregardsrespectssalutationsfelicitationsarchaic:remembrancesdevoirs

   verb

   • 1. politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something: "he complimented Erica on her appearance"
   • ▪ praise (something) politely: "complimenting the other team's good play"
   • ▪ present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy: "Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento ‘fulfillment of the requirements of courtesy’, from Latin complementum ‘completion, fulfillment’ (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715).

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   Learn the difference between complement and compliment, two words that are often confused. Compliment is an expression of praise or respect, while complement means to complete or match something.

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   A compliment is an expression of respect or admiration, like, "You're such a good writer," or "You know so many words!" Keep them coming. Compliments are always welcome, because they usually make people feel good. It’s saying something nice about someone or something.

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9. www.thefreedictionary.com › complimentCompliment - definition of compliment by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of compliment as a noun and a verb. Avoid confusion with complement, which means something that completes or brings to perfection.