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compliment

1. com.pli.ment \'ka:m-pl*-m*nt\ n [F, fr. It complimento, fr. Sp 
   cumplimiento, fr. cumplir to b]e courteous - more at COMPLY 1a: a formal 
   expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; sp ecif : a 
   flattering remark 1b: formal and respectful recognition : DEFERENCE  pl  2: 
   best wishes : REGARDS 
2. com.pli.ment \-.ment\ vt 1: to pay a compliment to  2: to present with a 
   token of esteem