Confused Words: complement / compliment
The words complement and compliment are sometimes confused because they look so similar. These words, however, have two distinctly different meanings.
Complement may be a verb or a noun.
As a verb, complement means to complete, to bring to perfection, to go well with.
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As a noun, complement refers to the thing which gives completion or perfection.
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Compliment may be a verb or a noun.
As a verb, compliment means to offer praise or flattery.
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As a noun, compliment refers to the praise or flattery offered.
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