ToBE #21 : Similar words, different meanings - Part 3

Following ToBE #6 and #14, here is another edition of "Similar words, different meanings".
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complement/compliment: Notice the difference of a vowel.

complement: something that completes or something that goes well with.

• Your plain white porcelain cereal bowls complement your ebony dining table.
• The husband and wife complemented each other. (=> They made each other complete.)

compliment: praise, wish, respect.

• The boss complimented the employee on a job done well.
• I would like to pay my compliments to all elders. (pay respect or give good wishes.)

confirm/conform: Again, notice the difference in the vowel. In this case, there is a difference in pronunciation.

confirm: make firm, make sure, verify.

• Ramprasad confirmed that Trader Joe's was closed on Sundays.
• Can you confirm with the PM on plan of action?

conform: comply, agree with, be in accordance to rules.

• All the audited groups conformed to BS7799 standards.
• Once his promotion was confirmed, JC decided to conform to the management policies.