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complimenting

/ˈkɑmplɪˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ˈkɑmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).

Examples :

"My friend was complimenting my new shoes, saying they were very stylish. "
communication language word attitude human value

Related Words

Illustration favorable

favorable adjective

/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ /ˈfeɪvərəbl̩/

Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

"The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression."

Illustration saying

saying verb

/ˈseɪɪŋ/

To pronounce.

"Please say your name slowly and clearly."

Illustration friend

friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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stylish adjective

/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/

Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.

"My sister always dresses in a stylish way, even for everyday school events. "

Illustration they

they pronoun

/ðeɪ/

(the third-person plural) A group of people, animals, plants or objects previously mentioned.

"Dogs may bark if they want to be fed."

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very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

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pay noun

/peɪ/

Money given in return for work; salary or wages.

"Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays."

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opinion noun

/əˈpɪnjən/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My opinion is that we should have more recess time at school. "

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express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

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compliment noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

""She gave her friend a compliment on her beautiful painting." "

Illustration shoes

shoes noun

/ʃuːz/

A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.

"I need new shoes for school because my old ones have holes. "

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were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

A man, a husband

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "