compliment
Example Sentences
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Today, his spite and resentment have have faded and he compliments others as often as he boasts.
From Los Angeles Times
“To have a couple of alumni that were on that team here today, that’s really special, and I really want to compliment these guys for always having a sense of humility,” coach Cori Close said.
From Los Angeles Times
The research team in the US does not think the immune system should be permanently dialled up and think such a vaccine should be used to compliment rather than replace current vaccines.
From BBC
The items up for sale include six letters to Rice detailing everything from compliments on alterations made to Christie's clothing by Rice and details of payments for said alterations.
From BBC
She said Swift complimented her outfit and said: "I love your dress. It really fits the set."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.