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
While appearing on the Wednesday episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the host congratulated Mackie on getting two Emmy nominations.
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Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
After his farewell show on July 5, Palmer congratulated Osbourne on his retirement.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
The former basketball legend then congratulated the first pair of kids to race on the sandcastle’s waterslides, threw the first shot at the basketball court, had his giant handprints encased in sand and joined in a champagne toast at Pearl Cove Beach Club.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025
The day after California governor Gavin Newsom’s office posted a Star Wars meme with Trump cast as sinister Emperor Palpatine, Beshear was congratulating a local cookie entrepreneur for boosting Kentucky’s tourism dollars.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
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Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
After his farewell show on July 5, Palmer congratulated Osbourne on his retirement.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
The former basketball legend then congratulated the first pair of kids to race on the sandcastle’s waterslides, threw the first shot at the basketball court, had his giant handprints encased in sand and joined in a champagne toast at Pearl Cove Beach Club.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025
The day after California governor Gavin Newsom’s office posted a Star Wars meme with Trump cast as sinister Emperor Palpatine, Beshear was congratulating a local cookie entrepreneur for boosting Kentucky’s tourism dollars.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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While a lot of residents in the post cheered Trader Joe’s, others wanted its rival, Aldi, to move in.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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With the entirety of the U.S. National Team cheering her on, Roberson needed a hit routine to fight her way onto the podium.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Mothers crying out loud for their children, and fathers hugging their children close to their chests.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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In this sweet, candid moment, Lopez hugs her babies while backstage on the Marry Me set.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The brown sugar adds a nice sweetness that is complimented by the tang from red wine vinegar.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The crisp style of the wine cuts through the soft creamy cheese, which compliments and intensifies the fruit and floral notes in the wine.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The strategy has apparently also been praised by hotel staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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