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complimenting

com·pli·ment
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noun kom-pluh-muh nt; verb kom-pluh-ment]
    • /noun ˈkɒm plə mənt; verb ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt/
    • /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun kom-pluh-muh nt; verb kom-pluh-ment]
    • /noun ˈkɒm plə mənt; verb ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt/

Definitions of complimenting word

  • noun complimenting an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale. 1
  • noun complimenting a formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him. 1
  • noun complimenting compliments, a courteous greeting; good wishes; regards: He sends you his compliments. 1
  • noun complimenting Archaic. a gift; present. 1
  • verb with object complimenting to pay a compliment to: She complimented the child on his good behavior. 1
  • verb with object complimenting to show kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: He complimented us by giving a party in our honor. 1
See all 9 definitions of complimenting

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Origin of complimenting

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < French < Italian complimento < Spanish cumplimiento, equivalent to cumpli- (see comply) + -miento -ment; earlier identical in spelling with complement

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Parts of speech for Complimenting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Complimenting

complimenting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

complimenting usage trend in Literature

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