1. (verb) compliment
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
2. (verb) compliment, congratulate
say something to someone that expresses praise
Synonyms: preen, pride, compliment, congratulate, felicitate, plume
3. (verb) compliment
express respect or esteem for
Synonyms: congratulate
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1. compliment
Praise is the hearty approval of an individual, or of a number or multitude considered individually, and is expressed by spoken or written words; applause, the spontaneous outburst of many at onc
Synonyms: praise, acclaim, approbation, compliment, laudation, acclamation, approval, encomium, panegyric, adulation, cheering, eulogy, plaudit, applause, cheers, flattery, sycophancy Antonyms: abuse, contempt, hissing, repudiation, animadversion, denunciation, ignominy, scorn, blame, disapprobation, obloquy, slander, censure, disapproval, reproach, vilification, condemnation, disparagement, reproof, vituperation
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