[stylist] confusing similar words

[Judith Bron]

Angela, I went to Dictionary.com to look up the following.  I strongly 
suggest that others use this on line dictionary when they have this kind of 
problem.  Here is the definition for Compliment.
1.
an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment 
boosts one's morale.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
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Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:26 AM
Subject: [stylist] confusing similar words


> Complement and Compliment.
> One means to praise, to speak well of. The other means to reinforce, or to
> make up for one's deficiencies, or balance one out. Which is which?
>    There's another pair of words that's been bugging me lately, but right
> now I can't think of it.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
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