complement vs compliment: what's the difference?
A complement completes or goes well with something; a compliment is praise.
complement
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
Meaning: something that completes or suits something else
Example: “The wine is a perfect complement to the meal.”
compliment
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
Meaning: a polite remark of praise
Example: “She paid me a compliment on my cooking.”
How to remember
Complement completes; compliments are what "I" like to get.