complement
/kˈɑmplʌmʌnt/
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Definitions
Noun
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Noun
a complete number or quantity; "a full complement"
Noun
number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers"
Noun
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"
Noun
one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
Noun
either of two parts that mutually complete each other
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"