complement

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US: /ˈkɑːmplɪment/

  1. Something that improves or completes something else.

    1. That scarf is a nice complement to your outfit.
    2. The wine perfectly complemented the flavors of the roasted chicken.

  2. The number or amount that makes something complete.

    1. We need to hire more staff to bring our team up to its full complement.
    2. The ship has a complement of 200 sailors and 20 officers onboard.

Synonyms

supplement enhance complete enrich
complement verb

  1. To improve something by adding to it.

    1. The red flowers complement the green grass well.
    2. His skills complement hers perfectly, making them a great team.

  2. To combine well with something else.

    1. The proposed changes will complement existing policies.
    2. These two strategies complement each other to maximize our profit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "complement" in English means: Something that improves or completes something else., The number or amount that makes something complete..

The phonetic transcription of "complement" is /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmplɪment/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "complement": supplement, enhance, complete, enrich.

Example usage of "complement": "That scarf is a nice complement to your outfit.". More examples on the page.