compliment 音标拼音: [k'ɑmpləmɛnt]
n . 称赞,恭维,致意
vt . 称赞,褒扬,恭维
称赞,恭维,致意称赞,褒扬,恭维
compliment n 1 :
a remark (
or act )
expressing praise and admiration v 1 :
say something to someone that expresses praise ; "
He complimented her on her last physics paper " [
synonym :
{
compliment }, {
congratulate }]
2 :
express respect or esteem for Compliment \
Com "
pli *
ment \,
v .
t .
To praise ,
flatter ,
or gratify ,
by expressions of approbation ,
respect ,
or congratulation ;
to make or pay a compliment to .
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1913 Webster ]
Monarchs should their inward soul disguise ; . . .
Should compliment their foes and shun their friends .
--
Prior .
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Syn :
To praise ;
flatter ;
adulate ;
commend .
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Compliment \
Com "
pli *
ment \,
v .
i .
To pass compliments ;
to use conventional expressions of respect .
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I make the interlocutors ,
upon occasion ,
compliment with one another . --
Boyle .
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Compliment \
Com "
pli *
ment \,
n . [
F .
compliment .
It complimento ,
fr .
comlire to compliment ,
finish ,
suit ,
fr .
L .
complere to fill up .
See {
Complete },
and cf . {
Complement }.]
An expression ,
by word or act ,
of approbation ,
regard ,
confidence ,
civility ,
or admiration ;
a flattering speech or attention ;
a ceremonious greeting ;
as ,
to send one '
s compliments to a friend .
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Tedious waste of time ,
to sit and hear So many hollow compliments and lies . --
Milton .
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Many a compliment politely penned . --
Cowper .
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{
To make one a compliment },
to show one respect ;
to praise one in a flattering way . --
Locke .
{
To make one '
s compliments to },
to offer formal courtesies to .
{
To stand on compliment },
to treat with ceremony .
Syn :
See {
Adulation }.
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85 Moby Thesaurus words for "
compliment ":
TL ,
acclaim ,
accolade ,
adulate ,
adulation ,
applaud ,
benevolence ,
beslobber ,
beslubber ,
best wishes ,
blandish ,
blandishment ,
blarney ,
bless ,
blessing ,
blessings ,
boon ,
bouquet ,
bunkum ,
cajole ,
cajolement ,
cajolery ,
commend ,
commendation ,
compliments ,
conceit ,
congratulate ,
congratulation ,
congratulations ,
encomium ,
eulogy ,
eyewash ,
fair words ,
favor ,
fawn upon ,
fawning ,
felicitate ,
felicitation ,
flatter ,
flattering remark ,
flattery ,
give a bouquet ,
good wishes ,
gratulate ,
gratulation ,
grease ,
greetings ,
hail ,
hand it to ,
homage ,
honeyed phrases ,
honeyed words ,
honor ,
incense ,
largess ,
laud ,
laudation ,
make fair weather ,
oil ,
oil the tongue ,
orchids ,
palaver ,
pay a compliment ,
polite commendation ,
posy ,
praise ,
present ,
pretty lies ,
recommend ,
regards ,
rejoice with ,
respects ,
salutations ,
slobber over ,
soap ,
soft soap ,
sweet nothings ,
sweet talk ,
sweet words ,
sycophancy ,
take off ,
trade -
last ,
tribute ,
wheedle ,
wheedling
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COMPLIMENT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Did you know? Is it complement or compliment? Today there is no overlap between the meanings of complement and compliment, as either nouns or verbs, but their similar spellings and pronunciations make them prime candidates for confusion
COMPLIMENT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com COMPLIMENT definition: an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration See examples of compliment used in a sentence
COMPLIMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary COMPLIMENT definition: 1 a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: 2 an action that expresses approval… Learn more
compliment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of compliment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
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Compliment - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com A compliment is an expression of respect or admiration, like, "You're such a good writer," or "You know so many words!" Keep them coming Compliments are always welcome, because they usually make people feel good It’s saying something nice about someone or something
COMPLIMENT definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary A compliment is a polite remark that you make to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done You can do no harm by paying a woman compliments
Complement vs. Compliment: What is the Difference? | Merriam-Webster A 'complement' is something that completes something else in some way A 'compliment' is a courteous remark that expresses admiration
Compliment vs. Complement: How To Pick The Right Word Compliment and complement are commonly confused terms because they’re pronounced alike and originally shared some meanings But over time, they’ve become separate words with entirely different definitions
COMPLIMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary COMPLIMENT meaning: 1 a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: 2 an action that expresses approval… Learn more