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1. A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

1. Say something to someone that expresses praise
   "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
   - congratulate
    
2. Express respect or esteem for

Sounds like: complement

Derived forms: complimenting, complimented, compliments

See also: complimentary

Type of: congratulations, extolment, greet, kudos, pat on the back, praise

Encyclopedia: Compliment