compliment
noun
an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration.
have been complimenting
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present perfect progressiveof compliment.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Nacua, a fifth-round draft pick from BYU, continued to show why McVay and receivers coach Eric Yarber have been complimenting him since offseason workouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2023
We can be sure, even so, that neither manager would have been complimenting their players to any great extent at half-time.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 10, 2012
I have been complimenting your lady and Miss Venetia; but really, you, I should almost have thought it was some younger sister.'
From Venetia by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
I have been complimenting Mademoiselle on her English.
From Sir Tom by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Steve agreed instantly, and he might have been complimenting a first primer favorite so pleased was his tone.
From Then I'll Come Back to You by Larry Evans
