Master confusing words with ease
Complement vs. Compliment
Complement
/ˈkɒmpləmənt/Examples:
The scarf was a perfect complement to her winter outfit.They work well together because their skills complement each other.The architectural details serve to complement the modern design.
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Compliment
/ˈkɒmpləment/Examples:
She blushed at his unexpected compliment.The manager gave a compliment on the report.Receiving a genuine compliment can boost self-esteem.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Complement refers to something that completes or goes well with something else.
- Compliment is used when you want to express praise or admiration.
- To remember complement, think of how it completes something.
- For compliment, recall how it pleases or praises someone.
- Complement and complete both start with com and relate to completion or enhancement.
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