Compliment or Complement?
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Compliment or Complement?
What is the difference between "compliment" and "complement"?
Compliment
"To compliment" means to give praise. For example:
I would like to compliment you on your new haircut.
"A compliment" is an expression of praise. For example:
She gave me a nice compliment about my painting style.
Complement
"To complement" means to enhance. For example:
Your new haircut will complement your eyes.
"A complement" is an enhancement. For example:
My mother only uses mustard as a complement for mashed potato.
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