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Synonyms & Antonyms of compliment
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- a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously
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- please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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- commendations
- [archaic],
- congratulations,
- felicitations,
- greetings,
- regards,
- respects
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of compliment (Entry 2 of 2)
- complimented her on her election victory
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of compliment was in 1598
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