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English to English noun
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a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction |  | source: wordnet30
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a complete number or quantity | | Example: a full complement
source: wordnet30
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number needed to make up a whole force | | Example: a full complement of workers
source: wordnet30
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something added to complete or embellish or make perfect | | Example: a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
source: wordnet30
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one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response | | source: wordnet30
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either of two parts that mutually complete each other | | source: wordnet30
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That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete. | | source: webster1913
verb
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make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to | | Example: I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
source: wordnet30
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To supply a lack; to supplement. | | source: webster1913
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