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Compliment
ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt
Compliment definitions
noun
compliment
compliments
- a polite expression of praise or admiration
"she paid me an enormous compliment"
- 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"
- formal greetings, especially when sent as a message
"carry my compliments to your kinsmen"
verb
compliment
complimented
complimenting
compliments
- politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something
"he complimented Erika on her appearance"
praise commend applaud salute honour eulogize extol acclaim sing the praises of heap praise on pay tribute to speak highly/well of flatter compliment say nice things about express admiration for wax lyrical about make much of pat on the back take one's hat off to throw bouquets at- 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"