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to complement
01
aanvullen, verfraaien
to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something
Transitive: to complement sth
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The new accessories complemented her outfit, adding a touch of elegance.
De nieuwe accessoires complementeerden haar outfit en voegden een vleugje elegantie toe.
A well-chosen background music can complement the atmosphere of a social event.
Een goed gekozen achtergrondmuziek kan de sfeer van een sociaal evenement complementeren.
Complement
01
a word or phrase that completes the meaning of a grammatical expression
Voorbeelden
In " She made him angry, " the word angry is a complement.
The verb become requires a complement to finish its meaning.
02
something that completes, enhances, or perfects another thing
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The red wine was a perfect complement to the steak.
Her scarf provided a colorful complement to the outfit.
03
the number of people required to make a group or crew complete
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The ship sailed with a full complement of sailors.
The department reached its normal staff complement last week.
04
a complete set or amount of something
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The restaurant offers a full complement of wines.
He owns a complete complement of tools for the job.
05
one of two things that together form a whole or make each other complete
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Yin and yang are seen as complements in Chinese philosophy.
The two colors act as visual complements on the canvas.
06
any of a group of proteins in blood serum that assist the immune system in destroying pathogens
Voorbeelden
The complement system enhances the body's immune response.
Low complement levels can indicate autoimmune disease.
