Differences between compliment and complement | compliment vs complement

Compliment vs. Complement

Complement is used when two objects fit each other perfectly while compliment refers to the praise words given when something good has been done. Compliment can also be used as a verb to refer to the act of giving a compliment.

Examples

  1. She complimented me for my decent dressing. (verb)
  2. She gave me a compliment for my decent dressing. (Noun)
  3. Her red skirt complements her shoes. (They match perfectly)

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