Emily Dickinson Lexicon

COM'PLI-MENT, v.t.

1. To praise; to flatter by expressions of approbation, esteem or respect. Monarchs … Should compliment their foes, and shun their friends. – Prior. She compliments Menelaus very handsomely. – Pope.
2. To congratulate; as, to compliment a prince on the birth of a son.
3. To bestow a present; to manifest kindness or regard for, by a present or other favor; as, he complimented us with tickets for the exhibition.