Compliment ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Compliment ( noun )

  1. A remark or expression of praise, admiration, or approval.
  2. An expression of respect or polite regard.

Origin:

From the latin word "complementum" meaning "that which fills up" or "completes".

Examples:

  1. He paid her a compliment on her new dress.
  2. She received many compliments on her performance.
  3. He complimented the chef on the delicious meal.
  4. The customer complimented the salesperson on their helpfulness.
  5. The teacher complimented the students on their hard work.

(As a verb)

Compliment ( verb )

  1. A remark or expression of praise, admiration, or approval.
  2. An expression of respect or polite regard.

Origin:

From the latin word "complementum" meaning "that which fills up" or "completes".

Examples:

  1. He paid her a compliment on her new dress.
  2. She received many compliments on her performance.
  3. He complimented the chef on the delicious meal.
  4. The customer complimented the salesperson on their helpfulness.
  5. The teacher complimented the students on their hard work.
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