Main entry: complement, accompaniment
Definition: something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
Usage: a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner; wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
Main entry: complement
Definition: either of two parts that mutually complete each other
Main entry: complement
Definition: a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Main entry: complement, full complement
Definition: number needed to make up a whole force
Usage: a full complement of workers
Main entry: complement
Definition: a complete number or quantity
Usage: a full complement
Main entry: complement
Definition: one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
Main entry: complement
Definition: make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Usage: I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup