as in to commend
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award
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Recent Examples of congratulate
There’s nothing hilarious about watching rich and famous people congratulate themselves (that’s what award shows are for!).
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Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 13 Feb. 2025
This is the first time any star has done the halftime show after already releasing a Number One album and complaining that nobody called to congratulate him on getting the Super Bowl gig except Nas.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Imagine receiving a message from your supervisor congratulating you on your recent promotion.
—Andrew Brodsky, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
While the stadium hardly reacted to Hopkins' touchdown, the Eagles players and staff on the sidelines (and the fans in the stands) were already congratulating each other with high fives and hugs.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 13 Feb. 2025
This is the first time any star has done the halftime show after already releasing a Number One album and complaining that nobody called to congratulate him on getting the Super Bowl gig except Nas.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Imagine receiving a message from your supervisor congratulating you on your recent promotion.
—Andrew Brodsky, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
While the stadium hardly reacted to Hopkins' touchdown, the Eagles players and staff on the sidelines (and the fans in the stands) were already congratulating each other with high fives and hugs.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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Rivals have noticed that Focus is spending on linear for Last Breath, and commending that given its solid reviews at 79% on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Superintendent Liz Kirby commended the driver for evacuating the bus quickly.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The harsh reality is that women like Goddard will continue to thrive because there will always be a group of enablers cheering them on.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Host Drew Carey was quick to console him, holding his hand as the crowd cheered.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cena, the 16-time world champion, hugged Rhodes, only to eerily smirk at The Rock while displaying a throat slash gesture.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cena hugged him, but then followed a signal from the Rock to attack.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Less than three miles up the road, Litchfield Beach compliments the old-world charm of Pawleys Island with modern comforts.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Standing outside the media room, holding grandson Kylen, Sampson complimented the job Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd has done in four seasons.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The comedian, who co-starred in Next Friday and Friday After Next, went on to praise Cube for putting people on.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Vionic Uptown Loafers Shoppers can’t stop praising how the Uptown Loafers don’t need breaking in even during trips that require a lot of walking.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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