v. 1 completion, perfection, confirmation, finishing touch, consummation The grand tour was considered the necessary complement of an English education in the 18th century 2 crew, team, company, band, outfit; quota, allowance, quorum The regiment's full complement was attained by selecting from among the recruits
v. 3 complete, perfect, round out or off, set off, top off; flesh out The setting was complemented by a huge floral arrangement His argument was complemented by evidence from rare documents. 4 supplement, enhance, add to These are facts that complement but do not contradict her story