Compliment
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːmpləmɛnt/
Compliment (noun)
- a polite or kind remark about someone or something
- an action showing respect or admiration for someone
Examples
- She gave him a compliment on his new haircut.
- Receiving a compliment can boost your confidence.
Common collocations: give a compliment, receive a compliment, sincere compliment, formal compliment, diplomatic compliment
Compliment (verb)
- to say something nice about someone or something
Examples
- She complimented him on his presentation skills.
- He often compliments his friends to make them feel good.