com·pli·ment (kŏm'plə-mənt)SaintBot wrote:enlighten me...
n.
An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.
A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.
compliments Good wishes; regards: Extend my compliments to your parents.
tr.v., -ment·ed, -ment·ing, -ments.
To pay a compliment to.
To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.
[French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir, to complete, from Latin complēre, to fill up : com-, intensive pref.; see com– + plēre, to fill.]