This is a for-fun blog about grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other related topics. I enjoy talking and thinking about grammar, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you.
Both of these words indicate nice things, but they do not mean the same thing. A compliment is a nice thing to say to someone. To complement something is to go well with it, perhaps bringing out the best in it.
I gave the hostess a compliment on the meal she had prepared, but the wine I brought didn't complement it at all.
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