(פ') להחמיא

(ש"ע) מחמאה, קומפלימנט

v. say something nice about someone, express admiration; give someone something as a mark of courtesy

n. expression of admiration, word of praise for someone; commendations

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Noun
1. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
(hypernym) praise, congratulations, kudos
(hyponym) trade-last
(derivation) congratulate

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Verb
1. say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
(synonym) congratulate
(hypernym) praise
2. express respect or esteem for
(hypernym) greet

nm. compliment

n. compliment, expression of admiration, word of praise for someone