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Another word for complement

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Noun

  1. Something that completes another

    See also:

    part

    agree

  2. Something added to another for embellishment or completion

    See also:

    accompanied

Verb

  1. To supply what is lacking

    See also:

    part

    agree

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Another word for complement

Noun

  1. That which completes

    See also:

    equal

    addition

  2. Full amount

    See also:

    whole

  3. That which completes the number of something

    See also:

    remainder

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Sentence Examples

  • Each of his twenty-four topics has its complement of stories.

  • When painting the kitchen cabinets, Anna picked a color that would complement her floors.

  • On Friday morning Bird Song's full complement of guests were treated to the usual bounty of Cynthia's baking, but with less zip and smiles than most days.

  • A great relationship is found when two people complement, not complete, each other.

  • I would like to ask everyone to raise their glass in a toast to my sister and her new husband, Sarah and Connor; a pair who complement each other perfectly.

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