ˈkɑmpləmənt ˈkɒmplɪmənt ˈkɑmpləmənt ˈkɒmplɪmənt kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt say something to someone that expresses praise He complimented her on her last physics paper express respect or esteem for a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration