1. things that complete or make perfect when combined with something else
Usage: plural of complement
2. the full number or quantity required
Usage: formal

1. completes or makes perfect by adding what is lacking
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The wine complements the cheese perfectly.
• These colors are complements on the color wheel.
• The ship sailed with full complements of crew and supplies.
• Her analytical skills complement his creative abilities.
• The restaurant serves complements of bread with every meal.
• The new software complements our existing systems well.
• They hired complements of workers for the busy season.