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complement
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Noun
  • either of two parts that mutually complete each other
  • one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
  • something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
    • a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
    • wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
  • number needed to make up a whole force
    • a full complement of workers
  • a complete number or quantity
    • a full complement
  • a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Verb
  • make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
    • I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
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