Complements — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Complements
Complements (verb)
- to complete or enhance by providing something additional, to be complementary to
- compliment
- to exchange formal courtesies
Complements (noun)
- something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
- the full quantity, number, or assortment needed or included
- the whole force or personnel of a ship
- a noun, adjective, or pronoun used in the predicate as complement to a verb and as qualifier of its direct object (such as president in "we elected her president")
- a grammatical complement relating to the subject of an intransitive verb (such as sick in "he had fallen sick")
Complements (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
"with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other"
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the largest number or amount that something can hold
"a full complement of sailors on the ship"
Complements (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to serve as a completing element to
"this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Complements
The most common words with a similar meaning to Complements:
Word Forms of Complements
Inflections: complemented, complementing
Origin & Etymology of Complements
derivative of complement:1
First known use: 1602i
Frequently Asked Questions about Complements
What does "Complements" mean?
"Complements" means to complete or enhance by providing something additional, to be complementary to. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to complete or enhance by providing something additional, to be complementary to. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Complements"?
Other words for "Complements" include correlates, supplements, capacities, cubages, real estates, volumes, completes and rounds (off or out). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Complements" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Complements"?
There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Complements". Common alternatives include correlates, supplements, capacities, cubages, real estates, volumes, completes and rounds (off or out).
How do you use "Complements" in a sentence?
Examples of "Complements" in a sentence: "with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other"; "a full complement of sailors on the ship"; "this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash".
Is "Complements" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Complements" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Complements"?
"Complements" is pronounced /ˈkäm-plə-ˌment/ as a verb and /ˈkäm-plə-mənt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as com·ple·ment.
What is the origin of the word "Complements"?
"Complements" comes from derivative of complement:1. First known use: 1602i.
What is another word for "Complements" meaning "something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else"?
When "Complements" (noun) means something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else, synonyms include correlates and supplements.