compliment

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Synonyms: complement, complacent, compliant, compliments, compilement, couplement, complicant, complotment

Antonyms: complement, complacent, compliant, compliments, compilement, couplement, complicant, complotment

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Noun

An expression of a favourable opinion about someone.
- to pay someone a compliment
A formal act or expression of congratulation, courtesy, respect, etc.; also in the form compliments: formal expression of congratulation, courtesy, respect, etc.; complimentary language; flattery, praise.
A thing given as a sign of courtesy or respect; a gift, a present.

To express a favourable opinion of (someone); to praise.
To express a favourable opinion of (someone); to praise.
To address or greet (someone) formally with expressions of courtesy, respect, etc.; to give or pay (someone) a compliment (etymology 1, noun sense 2). To give (someone) a thing (such as a gift, or an academic degree or title) as a sign of courtesy or respect.
To give (someone) a thing (such as a gift, or an academic degree or title) as a sign of courtesy or respect.
To congratulate (someone).
Followed by away: to surrender (something) while giving or paying compliments.
Followed by into: to put (someone or something) into a certain situation or state while giving or paying compliments; also, followed by out of: to deprive (someone) of a thing while giving or paying compliments.
To express sympathy or give condolences to (someone); to condole.
To give or pay compliments. To congratulate. To be ceremonious or formally courteous in actions or speech.
To give or pay compliments.
To congratulate.
To be ceremonious or formally courteous in actions or speech.

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