Compliments

//ˈkɑmplɪmənts// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of compliment form-of, plural
  2. 2
    (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare wordnet
  3. 3
    Good wishes.

    "Please accept this 2011 calendar with our compliments."

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of compliment form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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best wishesbouquetcomplimentgreetinglovepraise

Example

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"Foreigners in general don't need as many compliments as Japanese are required to give each other, and it is good to keep this in mind."

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with compliments

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