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
But Hopper’s explanations did not sway lawmakers who killed the legislation after some light-hearted banter from Rep. Richard Pena Raymond, D-Laredo, who congratulated Hopper on his first bill, which includes no elections and eminent domain.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
The Cubs got in on the action, too, congratulating Leo on social media.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas have congratulated Leo XIV following his election.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Former President Obama congratulated Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, on his selection as the next pontiff for the Roman Catholic Church.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 May 2025
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
The Cubs got in on the action, too, congratulating Leo on social media.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas have congratulated Leo XIV following his election.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Former President Obama congratulated Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, on his selection as the next pontiff for the Roman Catholic Church.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9. Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Knowing someone is waiting to cheer them on can dramatically increase a teen’s motivation.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Wall Street and Apple investors cheered the pause on Chinese tariffs.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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On one hand, the Pacers essentially had four-on-four opportunities with Haliburton and his defender all but hugging 30+-feet from the rim.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Ozturk, who appeared remotely from Louisiana and testified before the court, was seen hugging her lawyer after Sessions delivered his decision from the bench.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 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,
17 May 2025
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Because the right people won’t just compliment you for being good at disappearing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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At the May 13 Village Board meeting, the first meeting since Buchanan resigned, current board members who served with Buchanan praised her.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Health advocates praised the new limits, which would require water utilities to reduce PFAS to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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