COMPLIMENT, n. 1. An expression of civility, respect or regard; as, to send, or make ones compliments to an absent friend. In this application, the plural is always used.He observed few compliments in matter of arms.2. A present or favor bestowed. My friend made me a compliment of Homers Iliad.COMPLIMENT, v.t. 1. To praise; to flatter by expressions of approbation, esteem or respect.Monarchs--Should compliment their foes, and shun their friends.She compliments Menelaus very handsomely.2. To congratulate; as, to compliment a prince on the birth of a son.3. To bestow a present; to manifest kindness or regard for, by a present or other favor.He complimented us with tickets for the exhibition.COMPLIMENT, v.i. To pass compliments; to use ceremony, or ceremonious language. I make the interlocutors upon occasion compliment with each other.
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