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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

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Recent Examples of congratulated The veteran coach congratulated his team for the win and quickly pivoted to yelling about mental mistakes that kept Houston County in the game. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Fineman, 38, congratulated the newest SNL cast members in her own Instagram post after the big reveal. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Kimmel then asked about CBS and whether anyone from the network congratulated their erstwhile star Colbert for the Emmy wins. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 The leaders of right-wing populist parties in Spain and Portugal also congratulated AfD, German news agency dpa reported. — Kirsten Grieshaber, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2026 Kane and even Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig congratulated the player for the strike. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Woods on Sunday congratulated PGA Tour golfer Scottie Scheffler, who won the Tour Championship, claiming a second FedEx Cup title and surpassing Woods for the most PGA Tour career earnings. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Beckham told reporters that Harbaugh put his arm around him and congratulated him on making the team following a solid final preseason game against the New York Jets. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In the comments, fans congratulated Aly on her Broadway debut while others shared their disappointment over not being able to see the duo live. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
  1. commended
  2. hugged
  3. cheered
  4. praised
  5. complimented
  6. applauded
Verb
  • But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Marcarelli commended his firefighters for their response to the tragic incident.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • Seated in a wheelchair, he was quickly wheeled out of the courtroom after the sentencing, while some of his accusers hugged and brushed away tears.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Community members, including many teenagers, hugged and supported each other during the emotional gathering.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hugged
Verb
  • But everyone else seemed happy to be there, and cheered each message of neutrality.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
  • After receiving all 4's from the judges, the couple seemed to be shocked by the low scores after all the praise, but cheered.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheered
Verb
  • Gray praised the producers and actors who helped bring the film to life and reflected on his early dreams of being a filmmaker.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Others praised the comfortable handles, sleek look, and substantial weight.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • The teacher allegedly complimented Jane Doe repeatedly and touched her during class.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Clark also has complimented Reese as a competitor and teammate during the tournament.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of complimented
Verb
  • He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In July, the Whiteman Airport Coalition applauded Moreno for her important coverage of a brush fire.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauded

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“Congratulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulated. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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