0 present participle of compliment
1 to praise or express admiration for someone:
We should be complimenting it and welcoming the long-term development of the fluidised-bed boiler systems.
I was complimenting also the larger body outside.
I take this opportunity of complimenting her on procuring this further publicity for her constituents.
He tried to take glory in complimenting the temperate approach of trade union leaders to this appointment.
I am doing no more than complimenting him and remarking on his obvious enjoyment, which made his speech a pleasure to listen to.
On that occasion he very kindly sent me a letter complimenting us on the reorganisation on a comprehensive pattern.
He did not make it clear to my mind that he was either complimenting them or that he was satisfied with them.
I was complimenting it on its caution in not rushing headlong into new technology in 1991, despite the attractions.
