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com⋅pli⋅ment

  [n. kom-pluh-muhnt; v. kom-pluh-ment]
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–noun
1. an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale.
2. a formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him.
3. compliments, a courteous greeting; good wishes; regards: He sends you his compliments.
4. Archaic. a gift; present.
–verb (used with object)
5. to pay a compliment to: She complimented the child on his good behavior.
6. to show kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: He complimented us by giving a party in our honor.
7. to congratulate; felicitate: to compliment a prince on the birth of a son.
–verb (used without object)
8. to pay compliments.
Origin:
1570–80; < F < It complimento < Sp cumplimiento, equiv. to cumpli- (see comply ) + -miento -ment; earlier identical in sp. with complement

Related forms:
com⋅pli⋅ment⋅a⋅ble, adjective
com⋅pli⋅ment⋅er, noun
com⋅pli⋅ment⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. kudos, tribute, eulogy, panegyric. 5. commend, praise, honor.

Antonyms:
1. disparagement.

Usage note:
See complement.
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com·pli·ment   (kŏm'plə-mənt)   
n.  
  1. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.
  2. A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.
  3. compliments Good wishes; regards: Extend my compliments to your parents. See Usage Note at complement.
tr.v.   com·pli·ment·ed, com·pli·ment·ing, com·pli·ments
  1. To pay a compliment to.
  2. To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.

[French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir, to complete, from Latin complēre, to fill up : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + plēre, to fill; see pelə-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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