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Compliments

noun

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare. Synonyms: regard, wish. "My best wishes"

Compliment

noun

A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration.

verb

Say something to someone that expresses praise. Synonym: congratulate.

Express respect or esteem for.

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... humanity allows. In the end of August, I go to Wesel, and perhaps farther. Promise that you will come and join me; for I could not live happy, nor die tranquil, without having embraced you! Thousand compliments to the Marquise," divine Emilie. "I am busy with both hands [Corn-Magazines, Free Press, Abolition of Torture, and much else]; working at the Army with the one hand, at the People and the ...

— History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XI. (of XXI.) • Thomas Carlyle

... cousin. The simple elegance of their attire, the indescribable air of polish, particularly in the former, and the surpassing beauty and modesty of mien of both, effectually silenced criticism, after this solitary outbreaking of vulgarity. Mrs. Jarvis recognized Eve and John Effingham, and her hurried compliments and obvious delight proclaimed to all near her, the importance she attached to their visit. Mademoiselle Viefville she had not recollected in her present dress, and even she was covered with expressions of delight ...

— Home as Found • James Fenimore Cooper

... the service of security pay no compliments; individuals salute when they address, or are addressed by, a ...

— The Plattsburg Manual - A Handbook for Military Training • O.O. Ellis and E.B. Garey

... lady-resident sends up word that she does not wish to have the trees about her house cut down, as she intends to stay, and wants the trees to protect her against the shot. Our engineer, without arresting the destructive process, sends back his compliments and advises the unterrified female to remove herself and traps to the other side of the river as ...

— Our campaign around Gettysburg • John Lockwood

... I doubt you are a sad flirt," says Miss Molly, with an amused glance. "What would Mrs. Buscarlet say if she knew you were going about paying compliments all round?" ...

— Molly Bawn • Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

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