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complement

noun verb

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
T
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

    “a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner”

noun

  1. either of two parts that mutually complete each other

noun

  1. a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

noun

  1. number needed to make up a whole force

    “a full complement of workers”

noun

  1. a complete number or quantity

    “a full complement”

noun

  1. one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response

verb

  1. make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to

    “I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup”

In context

Example Sentences

a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
a full complement of workers
a full complement
I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup

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