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To stand on compliment
(gcide)		Compliment \Com"pli*ment\, n. [F. compliment. It complimento,
fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to
fill up. See Complete, and cf. Complement.]
An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard,
confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or
attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's
compliments to a friend.
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Tedious waste of time, to sit and hear
So many hollow compliments and lies. --Milton.
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Many a compliment politely penned. --Cowper.
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To make one a compliment, to show one respect; to praise
one in a flattering way. --Locke.

To make one's compliments to, to offer formal courtesies
to.

To stand on compliment, to treat with ceremony.

Syn: See Adulation.
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