complement
Translation
to complement, to enhance, to complete
Examples
The sauce complements the fish perfectly.
The sauce complements the fish perfectly.
The team members complement each other's skills.
The team members complement each other's skills.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to add to (sth.) in a way that enhances it The sauce complements the fish perfectly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enhance, complete, supplement; Antonyms: clash, contrast
Etymology
From Latin `complēre` 'to fill up'. `com-` (together) + `plēre` (to fill). It means to fill something up to make it complete.
Memory Tips
Think of 'complete'. To complement something is to make it complete. Note the spelling: 'e' in the middle, not 'i' (which is 'compliment' - to praise).