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.



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