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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
kam
pl
m nt
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definition 1: |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval.
He gave her a compliment on her speech.- antonyms:
- criticism, insult
- similar words:
- admiration, approval, congratulation, praise, tribute
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definition 2: |
(plural) a polite greeting.
Please give my compliments to your family.- synonyms:
- greetings, regards, respects
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related words: |
flattery |
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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
kam
pl
ment
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inflections: |
compliments, complimenting, complimented |
definition: |
to give a compliment to.
The principal complimented us on our work.- synonyms:
- applaud, praise
- antonyms:
- abuse, criticize, insult, malign
- similar words:
- acclaim, approve, commend, congratulate, honor, salute
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related words: |
decorate |
Are you looking for the word complement (something that completes or perfects)? Compliment and complement sound alike and look almost the same, but they have different meanings.
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