Synonyms of congratulated

congratulated

verb

past tense of congratulate

as in commended

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commended
• hugged
• cheered
• praised
• complimented
• applauded
• saluted
• felicitated
• hailed
• extolled
• lauded
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminished
• minimized
• decried
• disparaged
• discounted
• belittled
• depreciated
• put down
• wrote off
• deprecated
• ridiculed
• teased
• mocked
• taunted
• jeered
• bad-mouthed
• cried down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of congratulated

While most comments congratulated the couple, some couldn't help but chime in from a football perspective. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Instead, the union congratulated the mayor-elect and said its president, Ricky Mendoza, had reached out to establish a dialogue with her. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

The hip-hop star also congratulated conservative Florida politicians Anna Paulina Luna and Byron Donalds, who won their respective races for House of Representatives and governor. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition. — Emerson Clarridge updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder, chairman and CEO, congratulated democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George on her Washington mayoral win. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Van Daalen said other independent coffee shops in the area congratulated Tapestry and even helped share the voting link, despite being competitors. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Yotova and looked forward to continuing cooperation with her on security and defense, competitiveness, and energy independence. — Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, and the the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta—both from center-right parties—congratulated Lula and declared the election valid. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026