as in commends
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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In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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The mouthwatering taste of the onion bun compliments the flavorful turkey ham and pastrami.—
Toriano Porter,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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Choose an organizer that compliments your interior style—the rattan piece shown here definitely adds style to this bathroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Congratulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulates. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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