30 November 2011 / by Radmila Gurkova
English tips #16 Compliment and Complement
COMPLIMENT - a remark expressing praise and admiration (To say something nice).
COMPLEMENT - Use complement when you are referring to something completing the whole or something.
EXAMPLES:
- That belt really complements your dress. (It completes the look.)
- He sends you his compliments.
TIP to remember:
- Think of the "e" in complement and the "e's" in complete.
- Think of the "i" in compliment and the "i" in praise.