complement

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɒmpləmənt/

Verb

obsolete

To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole. / To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.

Japanese Meaning

欠けている部分を補い、全体を完成させること / 不足分を補って全体の質を高めること / 他の要素と相互補完することで一つの全体を成すこと

What is this buttons?

The rich, tangy dressing will complement the fresh greens, turning a simple salad into a memorable dish.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ほどよい酸味のある豊かなドレッシングが新鮮な葉物野菜を引き立て、シンプルなサラダを印象的な一品に仕上げる。

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Sense（1）

To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

We believe your addition will complement the team.

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Sense（2）

To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.

The flavors of the pepper and garlic complement each other, giving a very rich taste in combination.

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Sense（3）

To change a voltage, number, color, etc. to its complement.

Sense（4）

(obsolete) Old form of compliment

complements

（ present singular third-person ）

complementing

（ participle present ）

complemented

（ participle past ）

complemented

（ past ）

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