Definition of Compliment in English :

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Compliment meaning in English

Meaning of Compliment in English

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Compliment

see synonyms of compliment

Noun

1. compliment

a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

Verb

2. compliment, congratulate

say something to someone that expresses praise

Example Sentences:
'He complimented her on her last physics paper'

3. compliment

express respect or esteem for

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Compliment

see synonyms of compliment
noun (ˈkɒmplɪmənt )
1. 
a remark or act expressing respect, admiration, etc
2. (usually plural)
a greeting of respect or regard
verb (ˈkɒmplɪˌmɛnt ) (transitive)
3. 
to express admiration of; congratulate or commend
4. 
to express or show respect or regard for, esp by a gift

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Compliment

see synonyms of compliment
noun
1. 
a formal act or expression of courtesy or respect
2. 
something said in admiration, praise, or flattery
3.  [pl.]
courteous greetings; respects
send it with our compliments
4.  Chiefly Dialectal
a gift given for services; tip
verb transitive
5. 
to pay a compliment to; congratulate
6. 
to present something to (a person) as an act of politeness or respect

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Compliment

see synonyms of compliment
n.
1. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.
2. A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.
3. compliments Good wishes; regards: Extend my compliments to your parents. See Usage Note at complement.
tr.v. com·pli·ment·ed, com·pli·ment·ing, com·pli·ments
1. To pay a compliment to.
2. To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.

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