complement

/kˈɑmpləmənt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
2. a complete number or quantity
   “a full complement”
3. number needed to make up a whole force
   “a full complement of workers”
4. something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
   “a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner”
5. one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
6. either of two parts that mutually complete each other

verb

1. 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”

Synonyms for complement

• full complement
• accompaniment