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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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   compliment meaning: 1. something that you say or do to show praise or admiration for someone: 2. used by someone to…. Learn more.

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   Compliment definition, an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale. See more.

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   1 day ago · 1. countable noun. A compliment is a polite remark that you make to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done. You can do no harm by paying a woman compliments. 2. transitive verb. If you compliment someone, you give them a compliment.

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   The meaning of COMPLIMENT is an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark. How to use compliment in a sentence.

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   v.t. to pay a compliment to: She complimented the child on his good behavior. to show kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: He complimented us by giving a party in our honor. to congratulate; felicitate: to compliment a prince on the birth of a son. v.i. to pay compliments.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPLIMENTS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPLIMENTS definition: if you give something to someone with your or someone's compliments, you give it to them free: . Learn more.