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Complement

/kˈɑmpləmənt/
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(noun) The totality, the full amount or number which completes something.

In English, the usual sentence structure is Subject - Verb - Object/Complement.
A complete intransitive verb takes neither complement nor object.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The dark red wine will perfectly ____ the flavor of the steak.

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