compliment

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈkɑmpləmənt/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
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• Homophones: complement

[edit] Noun

compliment (plural compliments)

1. An expression of praise, congratulation or encouragement.

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• See also Wikisaurus:praise

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to compliment (third-person singular simple present compliments, present participle complimenting, simple past and past participle complimented)

1. (intransitive) To pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion.

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