compliment

nouns

a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
compliment
is derived from
complimentary
is a type of (narrower)
an expression of approval and commendation
"he always appreciated praise for his work"
congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise

verbs

say something to someone that expresses praise
"He complimented her on her last physics paper"
compliment, congratulate
express respect or esteem for
compliment
is a type of (narrower)
send greetings to
greet