The chef received many compliments.

Meaning: The chef got many expressions of praise or admiration for their work.

Choice of Words: Received means to get something. Compliments are expressions of praise or admiration.

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The chef was given many compliments.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It's another way to say that the chef got many nice words from people who liked the food he or she cooked.

Choice of Words: Chef is a person who cooks and prepares food, especially in a restaurant. Was given means to receive something from someone. Compliments are kind words that express admiration or approval. When you put them together, "The chef was given many compliments" means that the chef received many kind words from people who liked the food he or she cooked.

People said many nice things about the chef.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences. It's another way to say that the chef got many nice words from people who liked the food he or she cooked.

Choice of Words: People are human beings. Said means to speak or write words. Nice things are kind or positive words. Chef is a person who cooks and prepares food, especially in a restaurant. When you put them together, "People said many nice things about the chef" means that many people spoke or wrote kind words about the chef.

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