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Compliment
01
a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
compliments
Examples
Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day.
to compliment
01
to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.
Transitive: to compliment sb on a quality or achievement
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
compliment
3rd person singular
compliments
past simple
complimented
past participle
complimented
Examples
She complimented her friend on the excellent presentation, highlighting its clarity and insightful content.
02
to express praise or admiration for the qualities or attributes of something
Transitive: to compliment the qualities of something
Examples
She complimented the painting's vibrant colors and intricate details.
Lexical Tree
complimentary
compliment
comply
