complementing

Verb (1)

complement (third-person singular simple present complements, present participle complementing, simple past and past participle complemented)

1. To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
   • We believe your addition will complement the team.

   Synonyms:

   tie in

2. To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.
   • The flavors of the pepper and garlic complement each other, giving a very rich taste in combination.
3. To change a voltage, number, color, etc. to its complement.

Verb (2)

complement (third-person singular simple present complements, present participle complementing, simple past and past participle complemented)

1. Obsolete spelling or misspelling of compliment.

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