Compliment Definition
kŏmplə-mənt
complimented, complimenting, compliments
noun
compliments
Something said in admiration, praise, or flattery.
Webster's New World
A formal act or expression of courtesy or respect.
Webster's New World
Courteous greetings; respects.
Send it with our compliments.
Webster's New World
Good wishes; regards.
Extend my compliments to your parents.
American Heritage
A gift given for services; tip.
Webster's New World
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verb
complimented, complimenting, compliments
To pay a compliment to; congratulate.
Webster's New World
To present something to (a person) as an act of politeness or respect.
Webster's New World
To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.
American Heritage
Common misspelling of complement.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Compliment
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French from Italian complimento from Spanish cumplimiento from cumplir to complete from Latin complēre to fill up com- intensive pref. com– plēre to fill pelə-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French, from Italian complimento Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir, from Vulgar Latin complire, from Latin complere.
From Wiktionary
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From French, from Italian complimento, from Vulgar Latin complire, from Latin complere
From Wiktionary
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