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- DictionaryCom·ple·ment
noun
- 1. a thing that completes or brings to perfection: "the libretto proved a perfect complement to the music"
- 2. a number or quantity of something, especially that required to make a group complete: "at the moment we have a full complement of staff"
verb
- 1. add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect: "a classic blazer complements a look that's stylish or casual"
COMPLEMENT definition: 1. something that makes something else seem good, attractive, or complete: 2. the total amount or…. Learn more.
Complement definition: something that completes or makes perfect. See examples of COMPLEMENT used in a sentence.
complement meaning: 1. something that makes something else seem good, attractive, or complete: 2. the total amount or…. Learn more.
complement something to add to something in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive. The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list. The team needs players who complement each other. The flavours in the dish complement each other perfectly.
What is a complement in a sentence in English? Some verbs such as be, become, seem, do not have an object but a complement. The subject complement is a word or phrase that tells us more about the subject.
Dictionary definition of complement. Something that completes, enhances, or harmonizes with another to create a whole or bring about a sense of balance or perfection. "The fresh basil and tomatoes are the perfect complements to this pasta dish." Detailed meaning of complement.
v.t. to complete; form a complement to: This belt complements the dress better than that one. [ Obs.]to compliment. v.i.