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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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   COMPLIMENT definition: 1. a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: 2. an action that expresses approval…. Learn more.

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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. Is it complement or compliment?

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

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   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.

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

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   COMPLIMENT meaning: 1. a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: 2. an action that expresses approval…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   compliment. noun. /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/ Idioms. [countable] a comment that expresses praise or approval of somebody. to pay somebody a compliment (= to praise them for something) ‘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.

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.