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Compliment

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.

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Complement 96% connected

That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.

spelling 0% interchangeable

Complement completes or enhances; compliment expresses praise.

The sauce complements the dish. / She paid a compliment.

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Complement 82% connected

That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.

complement and compliment 25% interchangeable

Praise or an admiring remark.

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Extolment 76% connected

Praise.

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Greet 76% connected

Great.

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Kudos 76% connected

Glory; fame; renown; praise.

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Praise 76% connected

To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

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Flattery 76% connected

The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.

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Unction 76% connected

The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, me…

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Complimentary 74% connected

Expressive of regard or praise; of the nature of, or containing, a compliment; as, a complimentary remark; a complimentary ticket.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Complimentary 74% connected

Expressive of regard or praise; of the nature of, or containing, a compliment; as, a complimentary remark; a complimentary ticket.

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Congratulate 92% connected

To address with expressions of sympathetic pleasure on account of some happy event affecting the person addressed; to wish joy to.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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