ˈkɑmpləmənt ˈkɒmplɪmənt kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt pɹaɪd say something to someone that expresses praise He complimented her on her last physics paper express congratulations pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement be proud of He prides himself on making it into law school