to complement
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4.1
- verb
- /ˈkɒmplɪˌmɛnt/
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complementar
- These two colors beautifully complement each other, making the painting more vibrant.
- complement each other
- complement existing practices
- complement the work
That is such a nice shade and it complements the blush perfectly.
- That is such a nice shade and it complements the blush perfectly.
- And I thought these eyes just complemented the lip so well.
- And when that happens, I actually think note taking complements focus and presence.
- So how do these three areas of focus complement each other?
- She, you know, she does the right thing, You know, So we complement each other well.
- They have their in house design that complements their assortment.
- Drilling is a cooperative venture where you work as dance partners, complementing each other's movement.
- I just think that it complements my skin tone quite well if I say so myself.
- They can have the right skills experience that will sort of complement yours.
Examples
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That is such a nice shade and it complements the blush perfectly.
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Does the style of the illustrator complement the text and enhance the story?
Academic text (1999) -
So it's going to complement blue and green eyes and make them pop.
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And you can see that the hat has been designed to complement just that.
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And I also discovered a story to complement this one.
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And I designed my philosophy major to complement my chemistry major.
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Instead, science and the humanities should complement and learn from each other.
Academic text (2011) -
Innovative theatre, art, ballet, and music complement the resources of a community rich in cultural endowment.
Academic text (1990) -
How do these two pursuits complement or complicate each other?
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But because I'm going softer with everything, it complements the makeup much better.
Synonyms
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3.9
To make something better by adding knowledge or nutrients
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4.3
To add extra information to make something more complete
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A lab test that shows whether blood has antibodies to a particular germ
- Specialized
A lab test that mixes blood serum with a germ piece and a blood protein to check for antibodies
How Complementary
Surface Forms
Etymology
Complement comes from Latin parts com- 'together' and plere 'to fill', which is close to the idea of complete. To complement something is to add a part that 'fills' or improves it, like a scarf that finishes an outfit.