as in congratulating
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
complimented her on her election victory
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Recent Examples of complimenting
Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.
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Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
That is a little like complimenting a career criminal for pleading guilty instead of insisting on a jury trial.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Fans were instantly enamored with his moves, with many complimenting them in the comment section.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Along with complimenting the actresses, models and singers, Spears also wrote about the evolution of her friendships.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
When two minutes ago, no one was complimenting me on my outfit.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
That is a little like complimenting a career criminal for pleading guilty instead of insisting on a jury trial.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Fans were instantly enamored with his moves, with many complimenting them in the comment section.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Along with complimenting the actresses, models and singers, Spears also wrote about the evolution of her friendships.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
When two minutes ago, no one was complimenting me on my outfit.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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