Noun
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either of two parts that mutually complete each other
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one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
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something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
"a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"
"wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish"
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number needed to make up a whole force
"a full complement of workers"
- full complement -
a complete number or quantity
"a full complement"
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a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Verb
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make complete or perfect
supply what is wanting or form the complement to
"I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup"