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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPLIMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore. I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother. Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments? Note: Do not confuse with complement. C2 [ S ]

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › complementComplement Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMPLEMENT is something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect. How to use complement in a sentence. Is it complement or compliment?

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › complimentCompliment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of compliment. noun. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration. synonyms: accolade. see more. verb. express respect or esteem for. see more. verb. say something to someone that expresses praise. “He complimented her on her last physics paper” synonyms: congratulate. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Compliment."

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncompliment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   compliment. [countable] a comment that expresses praise or approval of somebody. ‘You understand the problem because you're so much older.’ ‘I'll take that as a compliment!’. It's a great compliment to be asked to do the job.

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   an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale. a formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPLIMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · 1. countable noun. A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done . He has never paid me a compliment. I try to graciously accept both compliments and criticism. 2. verb. If you compliment someone, you pay them a compliment.

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

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   compliment. n. 1. a remark or act expressing respect, admiration, etc. 2. ( usually plural) a greeting of respect or regard. vb ( tr) 3. to express admiration of; congratulate or commend. 4. to express or show respect or regard for, esp by a gift.