Complement
Synonyms for complement
noun companion, counterpart
accompaniment
consummation
rest
supplement
enhancement
total
completion
capacity
entirety
totality
quota
augmentation
aggregate
remainder
correlate
counterpart
addition
correlative
balance
enrichment
filler
pendant
makeweight
finishing touch
rounding-off
Antonyms for complement
core
decrease
base
part
fraction
Synonyms
verb complete
integrate
achieve
perfect
finish
conclude
cap
crown
accomplish
consummate
fulfill
clinch
round off
top off
Antonyms
commence
begin
introduce
start
fail
neglect
take away
Usage Notes
Complement and compliment, which are pronounced alike and originally shared some meanings, have become separate words with entirely different meanings. As a noun, complement means “something that completes or makes perfect”: The rare old brandy was a perfect complement to the delicious meal. As a verb, complement means “to complete”: A bright scarf complements a dark suit. The noun compliment means “an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration”: The members paid her the compliment of a standing ovation. The verb compliment means “to pay a compliment to”: Everyone complimented him after the recital.
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