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   compliment

   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
   • ▪ formal greetings, 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 Erika on her appearance"
   • ▪ praise (something) politely: "the manager was heard to compliment 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 ‘fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy’, from Latin complementum ‘completion, fulfilment’ (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 › dictionary › englishCOMPLIMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of compliment as a noun and a verb, with usage examples and related words. Find out how to distinguish compliment from complement and avoid common mistakes.

   • English (US)

     COMPLIMENT meaning: 1. a remark that expresses approval,...

   • Compliment in Italian

     compliment translate: complimento, complimentarsi con,...

   • Compliment in Arabic

     COMPLIMENT translate: مُجامَلة / إطراء, مُجامَلة. Learn more...

   • Traditional

     COMPLIMENT translate: 恭維話;讚揚話;奉承話, 讚揚;致敬;致意, 誇獎;讚揚;讚賞;恭維....

   • Compliment in Thai

     COMPLIMENT translate: คำชมเชย, ชมเชย. Learn more in the...

   • Compliment in Spanish

     COMPLIMENT translate: cumplido, felicitar, cumplido...

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › complimentcompliment | meaning of compliment in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   Learn the meaning of compliment as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and common expressions. Find out how to pay, accept, or return a compliment in English.