compliment compliment /ˈkɑːmpləmɛnt/

noun

1. () A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration  ( compliment )
   a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
   

verb

1. () Say something to someone that expresses praise  ( compliment , congratulate )
   say something to someone that expresses praise
    He complimented her on her last physics paper
   He complimented her on her last physics paper
   
2. () Express respect or esteem for  ( compliment )
   express respect or esteem for