compliment (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
Definition
A polite expression of praise or admiration.
Examples
He accepted the compliment with a shy smile.
It was a lovely compliment to say my dress was beautiful.
How to Use compliment
- compliment someone on something (prepositional phrase)
- To praise someone for a specific achievement or quality. — "I want to compliment you on your outstanding performance."
- pay someone a compliment (collocation)
- To say something nice to someone. — "He paid her a compliment on her new hairstyle."
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