to compliment is a form of:

Compliment



noun
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(An expression of praise or admiration either in words or by action, something aid in praise) ពាក្យសរសើរអភិនន្ទនាការ, ពាក្យគួរសម, សេចក្ដីគោរព, គារវភក្ដី, ជំនូន (ធ្វើដោយគោរព)
Example: She took it as a compliment when I told her she was too young to go to school.
verb
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(TRANSITIVE) ~ somebody (on something) (to pay a compliment) សរសើរ
Example: The guests paid the hostess many compliments on her cooking.
ENGLISH MEANING
noun
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An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
verb
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(TRANSITIVE) To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
2.
(INTRANSITIVE) To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
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adulation, appreciation, approval, commendation, endorsement, eulogy, flattery, honor, praise, regards, respects, salute, tribute
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affront, criticism, insult, tau