Synonyms for

Complement

Verb / ˈkɑ:mplʌmʌnt / Another word for complement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that completes or brings to perfection.

Synonyms & similar words

fullcomplement accompaniment accompaniment addition adornment auxiliary balance completer offset ornament supplement accessory completion consummation counterbalance counterpart embellishment enhancement pair polish set-off

Synonyms by register

Formal

complete supplement enhance perfect

Informal

go with match pair with work with

Literary

accord harmonize

Antonyms

contrast differ oppose contradict disagree clash

Common collocations

  • complement each other
  • complementary colors
  • complementary skills
  • complementary angle
  • complementary medicine
  • complementary goods
  • complementary approach

Word family

noun complement
verb complement
adjective complementary

Usage note

Often confused with 'compliment' (to praise). 'Complement' means to complete or enhance something. Ensure you are using the correct spelling for the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The necklace was the perfect complement to her dress.
  2. The blue walls complement the yellow curtains.
  3. The dessert was a great complement to the meal.
  4. The painting is a complement to the furniture.
  5. The hat is a complement to the outfit.

Quotes

  • Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. - Robert G. Ingersoll
  • Hope is the dream of a waking man. - Aristotle
  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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