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The definition of a compliment is the act of giving praise.

(noun)

An example of compliment is calling someone's dress beautiful.

Compliment means to give praise.

(verb)

An example of compliment is to tell someone that he is very intelligent.

See compliment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a formal act or expression of courtesy or respect
something said in admiration, praise, or flattery
courteous greetings; respects: send it with our compliments
Now Chiefly Dial. a gift given for services; tip

Origin: Fr < It complimento < Sp cumplimiento < cumplir, to fill up < VL *complire, for L complere, to complete

transitive verb

to pay a compliment to; congratulate
to present something to (a person) as an act of politeness or respect

See compliment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.
A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.
compliments Good wishes; regards: Extend my compliments to your parents. See Usage Note at complement.

transitive verb com·pli·ment·ed, com·pli·ment·ing, com·pli·ments

To pay a compliment to.
To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Italian complimento

Origin: , from Spanish cumplimiento

Origin: , from cumplir, to complete

Origin: , from Latin complēre, to fill up

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + plēre, to fill; see pelə-¹ in Indo-European roots

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