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
Newsom has said that after the November election Trump did not respond to his effort to congratulate him for defeating Harris.
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Musk publicly congratulated his space rival Bezos in multiple posts last week after a Bezos Blue Origin rocket reached orbit.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Indeed, on Inauguration Day, rank-and-file Proud Boys descended in numbers on Washington for the first time since Jan. 6, marching with a banner congratulating Mr. Trump on his return to the White House.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Every president since Ronald Reagan has left a note for their successor to congratulate them and welcome them to the White House.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Musk publicly congratulated his space rival Bezos in multiple posts last week after a Bezos Blue Origin rocket reached orbit.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Indeed, on Inauguration Day, rank-and-file Proud Boys descended in numbers on Washington for the first time since Jan. 6, marching with a banner congratulating Mr. Trump on his return to the White House.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Every president since Ronald Reagan has left a note for their successor to congratulate them and welcome them to the White House.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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The prince's lawyer, David Sherborne, commended his battle outside court on Wednesday and pushed for a police investigation into the saga.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Educational leaders, including Florida International University’s then-president Mark B. Rosenberg, at the time commended Nuñez on her advocacy.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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By then, the audience might want to stand and cheer.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The mainland’s blue-chip CSI 300 index cheered Trump’s latest remarks, rising nearly 1%.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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Each of the church’s clergy members hugged Brandon, and the congregants raised their hands toward him in a show of support.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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In September 2023, after Swift surprised fans with her first appearance at a Chiefs game in Arrowhead and influencer Alix Earle was seen hugging a Miami Dolphins player on the sidelines, Vogue wondered if fashion and football were a good fit.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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One shopper took this bag with them on a cruise and complimented its convenient size, comfortable adjustable strap, and ability to hold various items without rubbing or digging into their neck.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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The problem isn’t just what teens see but also their understanding that others can see them –– whether they are getting bullied or complimented, Nagata said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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On Reddit, users have praised the platform for its superior code-generation capabilities and its open-source ethos.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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In an internal memo obtained by ABC News, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger praised officers in the wake of the pardons.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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