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complimenter

|com-pli-men-ter|

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/ˈkɑːmplɪˌmɛntər/

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/ˈkɒmplɪˌmɛntə/

(compliment)

express praise

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
complimentcomplimentscomplimentingcomplimentscomplimentedcomplimentedcomplimenting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'complimenter' originates from the Latin word 'complēmentum', where 'complēre' meant 'to fill up'.

Historical Evolution

'complēmentum' transformed into the French word 'compliment', and eventually became the modern English word 'compliment' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fill up or complete', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express praise or admiration'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who gives compliments.

She is known as a frequent complimenter at social gatherings.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 23:18