Compliment and complement are pronounced in the same way, but they have different meanings. Let's look them up in the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary (English-Russian).
Complement /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ noun [C] 1. something that makes something else good, attractive, or complete - дополнение: This wine is the perfect complement to the meal.
2. the total amount or number of something that is needed to complete a group - полный комплект, нужное количество: Do we have a full complement of players for Saturday's match?
3. a word or phrase which comes after the verb and gives more information about the subject of the verb - дополнение (в грамматике)
Complement /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ verb [T] to make something else seem good or attractive - подчеркивать: The music complements her voice perfectly.
Compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ noun 1. [C] something that you say or do to show praise or admiration for someone - комплимент: She was always paying him compliments.
2. with the compliments of sb (formal) used by someone to express good wishes when they give you something free, for example in a restaurant - с наилучшими пожеланиями: Pleasе accept this champagne with the compliments of the manager.
Compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ verb [T] to praise or express admiration for someone - хвалить: He complimented me on my writing.
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