How do you use Complement in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like construction or counterpart, plus the exact meaning.

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Complement in a sentence

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Complement meaning

  1. The totality, the full amount or number which completes something.
  2. The whole working force of a vessel.
  3. An angle which, together with a given angle, makes a right angle.

Synonyms of Complement

construction counterpart enzyme increment increase men hands manpower workforce work force full complement count expression grammatical construction opposite number

Example sentences (20)

In 2022, the city hired seven full-time firefighters, raising its complement to 52, with 13 firefighters per shift.

Like all the Einzbern homunculi, Irisviel has white hair and skin that beautifully complement her deep red eyes.

Schmitz’s experience with a zone run-blocking scheme should make him a good complement for Saquon Barkley’s quickness.

And in the case of your exfoliator, knowing what ingredients complement your skin will make all the difference.

It is the first narrative book chosen by the press to complement its internet bookshelf on scientific subjects.

It’s the perfect mental workout to complement your reading routine, designed to keep your cognitive skills in top shape.

Joe Mixon would be an exciting way to complement Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Miami’s passing attack.

But what’s extra special about Warwick Castle is, well, the extra special bits to complement the magnificent old building.

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Crafting engaging visual aids, such as slides and multimedia, are potent tools to complement your message.

If it all works out, Boutte is a great complement to the Pats receivers, with his ability after the catch.

Everything on it has been chosen to complement the food or to amplify Lao cuisine’s penchant for fresh herbs and warm spices.

Our two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions, complement each other, reinforcing our differentiation.

Her win will bring the House to its full complement of 435 members — for at least a few months, anyway.

The movie’s success hinges on how well the source material and The Muppets brand complement each other.

Although the Indo-based PPP party is in power, it does nothing to complement or balance this show of Afro dominance in academia.

Charleen also offers the first Arizona-only wine programme to complement the locally inspired dishes.

The CDC announced the launch of a guide to complement and support the implementation of existing sepsis guidelines at US hospitals.

The results conclude that minimum wages may complement social security incentives encouraging more work and delayed benefit claims.

The news follows the return of the popular venue's full complement of live music at the weekend.

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Common combinations with complement

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • to complement 67×
  • complement the 52×
  • will complement 20×
  • complement to 15×
  • complement of 13×
  • complement each 12×
  • complement and 10×
  • full complement 10×
  • would complement
  • complement your

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "complement" in a sentence?
An example: "In 2022, the city hired seven full-time firefighters, raising its complement to 52, with 13 firefighters per shift." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "complement" from real English texts.
What does "complement" mean?
Complement means: The totality, the full amount or number which completes something.
What are synonyms of "complement"?
Common synonyms of "complement" include: construction, counterpart, enzyme, increment, increase, men, hands, manpower. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "complement" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "complement", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

About these examples

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