Meaning of compliment in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

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1. Verb

   compliment

   Definitions

   1. say something to someone that expresses praise

   Examples

   • « He complimented her on her last physics paper »
2. 2. express respect or esteem for

3. Noun

   compliment

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento‘fulfillment of the requirements of courtesy’, from Latin complementum‘completion, fulfillment’ (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715)

   Definitions

   1. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration