Clear your doubt – Complement Vs Compliment Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined. For example: "The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly." Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect. For example: "It was the nicest compliment anyone had ever paid me." Tip! Having problems with your spelling? Try these mnemonics:- If it complements something it completes it. (With an e.) I like compliments. (With an i.)