Compliment \Com"pli*ment\, n. [F. compliment. It complimento,
   fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to
   fill up. See Complete, and cf. Complement.]
   An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard,
   confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or
   attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's
   compliments to a friend.
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         Tedious waste of time, to sit and hear
         So many hollow compliments and lies.     --Milton.
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         Many a compliment politely penned.       --Cowper.
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   To make one a compliment, to show one respect; to praise
      one in a flattering way. --Locke.

   To make one's compliments to, to offer formal courtesies
      to.

   To stand on compliment, to treat with ceremony.

   Syn: See Adulation.
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