Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
compliment
IPA transcription: [k'ɑmpləmɛnt]
Pronunciations of compliment
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
compliment
Meaning:
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
compliment, congratulate
Meaning:
say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
Synonyms:
compliment
Meaning:
express respect or esteem for
Usage examples
"Middling, my dear; I cannot compliment you.
"I shall not pay them any such compliment, I assure you.
I would rather be paid the compliment of being believed sincere.
"Oh, the light is good enough," she answered, taking no notice of the compliment.
He paid her his first compliment the night the rose-colored satin-dress came home.
A low murmur of applause announced that the compliment of the tribe was favorably received.
It was kind of him to say so; though, to my thinking, his remark did not convey a compliment.
You must give me leave to judge for myself, and pay me the compliment of believing what I say.
"Yes, so can I. Of course, if he'd call me a crook, I'd take that as a compliment," Rand said.
"Thanking you for the fair, manly, and courteous terms proposed, and for the high compliment paid me,
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