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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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