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complement
complement
/ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
noun
(
)
A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
(
complement
)
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
The red wine complemented the flavors of the steak perfectly.
The red wine complemented the flavors of the steak perfectly.
(
)
Something added to complete, embellish or make perfect
(
accompaniment
,
complement
)
something added to complete, embellish or make perfect
A fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
Wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
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)
Number needed to make up a whole force
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complement
,
full complement
)
number needed to make up a whole force
A full complement of workers
a full complement of workers
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)
A complete number or quantity
(
complement
)
a complete number or quantity
A full complement
a full complement
Either of two parts that mutually complete each other
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complement
)
either of two parts that mutually complete each other
One of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
(
complement
)
one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
verb
(
)
Make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
(
complement
)
make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
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