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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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