“Complemented” or “Complimented”—Which to use?

“Complemented” or “Complimented”

Overview

complemented / complimented are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

complemented: (verb) make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to.

complimented: (verb) say something to someone that expresses praise. (verb) express respect or esteem for.

Pronunciation

complemented: k·AA·m·p·l·ah·m·EH·n·t·ih·d

complimented: k·AA·m·p·l·ah·m·EH·n·t·ih·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “complemented”

The same food may be complemented or contrasted: a hard, nutty…
…SG Mike Rosario) that was complemented by several veterans that were…
…spire which in turn is complemented by the smaller spire of…
Martin complemented her group's performance with her…
…month, the Executioner series is complemented by the release of a…
…the original book that was complemented by music from Albert N.
…(rice flour that is cooked, complemented with spicy bean paste and…
Complemented by Thai government programs to…
A positive test was then complemented by sampling blood or urine…
…system between 1878 and 1960, complemented by trolleybus routes between 1939…

Examples of “complimented”

She complimented the scenes featuring her father,…
Williams complimented Asimov for his updated treatment…
Masley also complimented the production which he felt…
Critics complimented Stewart's performance; Bosley Crowther of…
…Sinclair of Long Island Press complimented Nicki Minaj for taking "center…
…lighter side to Minaj, and complimented the hook as upbeat and…
…Case of The Baltimore Sun complimented the video as wildly stylized…
…day of its premiere, Rap-Up complimented the video as "vibrant".
…Malczan, reviewing for Alternative Nation, complimented Manson's vocals as "raw and…
Chandler from Rapfix complimented the video's visuals writing, "it…

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