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
Both singers congratulated Bad Bunny for being named the headliner for the upcoming show.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Warren, who’s from Oklahoma, left me a voicemail the other day congratulating us on our 1 million YouTube subscribers.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
But none of that mattered when the caps were coming off and Americans were congratulating Europeans.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Fright Fest event producer Colin Orr stopped by again to congratulate me on a job well done.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Warren, who’s from Oklahoma, left me a voicemail the other day congratulating us on our 1 million YouTube subscribers.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
But none of that mattered when the caps were coming off and Americans were congratulating Europeans.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Fright Fest event producer Colin Orr stopped by again to congratulate me on a job well done.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
Verb
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Multiple reviewers commend the sneakers for workouts, but they can also be worn outside of the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Woods commended his deputies Monday for working through the night to find Speight.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rappelers dangle from the steel arch, thrill-seekers race across a zip line, and spectators cheer as colorful parachutes drift overhead.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The World Sikh Organization in Canada cheered the designation.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the summer, lush green pastures and 6-foot cornstalks hug the highway like veins funneling blood through the region.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Brazilian photojournalists on either side, both women, hugged me in an eruption of ebullience in the Lumière.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Posey responded by complimenting Newton’s confidence, though the former quarterback clarified that his request came from a place of respect, not insecurity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Postgame, Kidd complimented Christie focusing on his aggression and pace.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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After the game, Kidd praised guard Max Christie, who went 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield praised the judge's ruling Sunday night.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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