complement

/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
noun
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Definition

1

Something that completes or enhances something else by providing what is lacking

The wine was a perfect complement to the cheese platter at the party.

2

A thing that completes or perfects something else

Her skills were a great complement to the team's existing strengths.

Synonyms

supplementAdds to something, often to make up for a lack, but doesn't necessarily complete it enhancementImplies an improvement or increase in value, rather than just completing something counterpartImplies a matching or equivalent thing, rather than something that completes or enhances

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