compliment
Example Sentences
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But Elisha’s letters also contained condescension disguised as compliment: “You have more brain than I gave you credit for,” or, “I had no idea you wrote or thought so well.”
From Literature
He complimented her on her blue pleated skirt and white blouse.
This made Duane very happy, not just because he discovered a new talent, but also because giving a compliment is what friends do, and C.C. had done just that.
From Literature
Today, his spite and resentment have have faded and he compliments others as often as he boasts.
From Los Angeles Times
“To have a couple of alumni that were on that team here today, that’s really special, and I really want to compliment these guys for always having a sense of humility,” coach Cori Close said.
From Los Angeles Times
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