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compliment -
to make someone feel appreciated |
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Her colleagues
couldn't help but shower her with
compliments on her exceptional public speaking
skills. |
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The chef was
delighted to receive a compliment
from the restaurant critic about the exquisite flavors of
the dessert. |
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complement -
go well with something else |
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The red wine
complemented the flavors of the
steak, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. |
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The new modern
furniture perfectly complements
the overall aesthetic of the room. |
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Note :
In summary, "compliment" is related to praising or
expressing admiration, while "complement" is about
completing or enhancing something else. Despite their
different meanings, these words are sometimes confused due
to their similar pronunciation. |
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lie, lay
little, a little
lose, loose
mature, matured
misused, disused
myself, by myself moral, morale
officer, official
on time, in time
precede, proceed
percentage, per cent
persecuted, prosecuted
personal, personnel
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price, prize
principal, principle
respectably, respectively
rational, rationale
rise, raise
site, sight
stationary, stationery
still, yet
super, superb
tenable, feasible
two cents, notion
weather, whether
wood, woods
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