Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

What is the meaning of 'complement' and 'compliment' respectively?

Options:

To enhance, To praise

To praise, To enhance

Inexpensive, To praise

To praise, Inexpensive

Correct Answer:

To enhance, To praise

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ To enhance, To praise.

Complement and compliment are two words that are often confused because they sound similar. However, they have different meanings.

  • Complement means to enhance or complete something. For example, you might say "The red wine complemented the steak perfectly" or "The white dress complemented her complexion."
  • Compliment means to praise or express admiration for someone or something. For example, you might say "I compliment you on your presentation" or "That's a beautiful dress, you look great in it."

The other options are incorrect. Inexpensive means not costing much money, and it is not related to either complement or compliment.