COMPLIMENT Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word compliment. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPLIMENT
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congratulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express congratulations • be proud of • pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement | ||||||||
acclaim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||||
admire | verbv | |||||||
verb • feel admiration for • look at with admiration | ||||||||
applaud | verbv | |||||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||||
commend | verbv | |||||||
verb • express approbation of • present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence • give to in charge • express a good opinion of • mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | ||||||||
extol | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||||
flatter | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise somewhat dishonestly | ||||||||
honor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||||
laud | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||||
praise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of |