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Definition complement in British English

complement verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈkɒmplɪment/
1

to combine well with something, often something that has different qualities

Example

The plants are chosen to complement each other.

Example

a simple sweater that was perfectly complemented by elegant jewellery

Synonyms and related words
combine complement harmonize
2

to add another thing to something

Example

This project is intended to complement, not replace, local authority programmes.

Synonyms and related words
prepend sort arrange
Definition complement in British English