Collocations for "compliment"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "compliment" in context.
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compliment
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [nice, welcoming, great, supreme, genuine] compliment
- paid her the [highest, greatest, best] possible compliment (on)
- paid him compliments on his [success, attire, effort, cooking]
- paid compliments to the [host, hostess, organizer, staff]
- (Please give) my compliments to the [cook, chef].
- received compliments from the [diners, boss, coach, audience]
- paid them the compliment of a [police escort, standing ovation, guard of honor]
- The compliment boosted her [morale, confidence, self-esteem].
- sends you his compliments
- Please accept this gift with our compliments.
- be sure to give her a compliment on
- is always giving me compliments at [work, school]
- complimented her on her [dress, hair, results]
- complimented him on his [performance, cooking]
- I must compliment you on (your)
- complimented [her, his coworker, his wife, the host, the chef]
- complimented me on [passing my test, the birth of my son]
- complimented us by [offering, giving, making, allowing]
- compliments and flatters
'compliment' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):