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complement
noun(com-ple-ment)
something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
Synonyms: accompaniment,
Examples:
A fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner.
complement
noun(com-ple-ment)
number needed to make up a whole force
Synonyms: full complement,
Examples:
A full complement of workers.
complement
noun(com-ple-ment)
a complete number or quantity
Examples:
A full complement.
complement
noun(com-ple-ment)
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
complement
noun(com-ple-ment)
either of two parts that mutually complete each other
complement
verb(com-ple-ment)
make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Examples:
I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup.
complement
noun(com-ple-ment)
one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response

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