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
As final votes are being counted, President Joe Biden called Trump to congratulate him and invite him to the White House during the presidential transition period.
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Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, while congratulating Trump, stressed the importance of the trans-Atlantic partnership, noting that millions of jobs and billions in trade rely on stable relations.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated the U.S. president-elect.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
The episode ends with Melissa returning to school the next day with crutches and a cast, and Lisa congratulates Gregory on diffusing Darnell’s act of aggression.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, while congratulating Trump, stressed the importance of the trans-Atlantic partnership, noting that millions of jobs and billions in trade rely on stable relations.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated the U.S. president-elect.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
The episode ends with Melissa returning to school the next day with crutches and a cast, and Lisa congratulates Gregory on diffusing Darnell’s act of aggression.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bruno also commended the performance and its heat and sensuality.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Fellow Travelers star also commended the rest of the cast, which includes Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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On social media, Musk has cheered calls to end the Federal Reserve and close the Department of Education.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Garoppolo went out in Week 3 with a torn ACL and the 49ers had little to cheer about other than a breakout season by George Kittle (88 receptions, 1,307 yards, 5 TDs) in a 4-12 season. 2017: Week 11, 5-1.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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That also means this is the last time this specific group will fight as a team, and the locker room scene before the last match is pretty wholesome: All beefs are set aside, with Demetri and Eli finally apologizing and hugging it out.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Derek complimented the fantastic movements but noted that the emotional rawness was sometimes lost.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The oversized cozy top compliments the flexible, weightless freedom of bike short bottoms.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kentucky residents react to streaming issues on Netflix during Tyson-Paul fight Kentucky residents sounded off on social media about the fight, some complaining of the glitchy experience while others praised Tyson for lasting eight rounds before ultimately losing to Paul.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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One of the reasons to film seems to be reviewing better and is more highly praised than the original is because of Naomi Scott, the actor turning in a wildly different performance in this genre from her time as a rebooted Charlie’s Angel or playing Princess Jasmine in the live-action Aladdin movie.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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