complement in Dutch
complement in Dutch is complement, aanvullen, volmaken — complement means something that completes or goes well with something else.
complement in Dutch
complement
(grammar, linguistics) A word or group of words that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object. [from 19th c.]
aanvullen
To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
volmaken
To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
aanvullen
To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.
What does "complement" mean?
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noun Something that completes or goes well with something else.
"The wine was a perfect complement to the meal."
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verb To complete or improve something by adding a matching or contrasting quality.
"The rug's colours complement the curtains nicely."
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complement in a sentence
- The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
- Her calm personality is a good complement to his energetic style.
- The rug's colours complement the curtains nicely.
- The dessert complements the spicy main course perfectly.
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What is "complement" in Dutch?
"complement" in Dutch is complement, aanvullen, volmaken. complement means: Something that completes or goes well with something else.
How do you use "complement" in a sentence?
Example: "The wine was a perfect complement to the meal." In Dutch, "complement" is complement, aanvullen, volmaken.
Are there other ways to say "complement" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "complement": complement, aanvullen, volmaken.
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