Once again, we come across a situation of sound-alike words in conversation, which mean something entirely different when seen in writing, depending on their spelling.
Complement (n) means to enhance, to complete something, to match and agree with something, as in, "That scarf really complements your outfit." Or, "White chablis may be a good choice to complement a lobster dinner."
Compliment (n) means to praise, to offer adulation, to say something nice, as in "I compliment you on your promotion!"
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