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
Everyone congratulated us for making it here from the Olympic qualification.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Crosetto congratulated the officers on their effective response.
—Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The surprise meeting was on the stage of the Zlata Hokejka (Golden Stick) award show in the Czech Republic, where Hašek congratulated Dostál for being named one of the country’s best hockey players.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Rehmet said Patrick congratulated him.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Woodrow Wilson’s Nicholas Duplan (facing) is congratulated by teammate David Argueta after scoring the first goal of the game against Mesquite Poteet, February 6, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Kelce congratulated Wagner backstage.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The group congratulated Williams for winning his battle.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Green congratulated Avery on his retirement.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Crosetto congratulated the officers on their effective response.
—Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The surprise meeting was on the stage of the Zlata Hokejka (Golden Stick) award show in the Czech Republic, where Hašek congratulated Dostál for being named one of the country’s best hockey players.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Rehmet said Patrick congratulated him.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Woodrow Wilson’s Nicholas Duplan (facing) is congratulated by teammate David Argueta after scoring the first goal of the game against Mesquite Poteet, February 6, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Kelce congratulated Wagner backstage.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The group congratulated Williams for winning his battle.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Green congratulated Avery on his retirement.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hudson turned heads at the The Beverly Hilton red carpet in her off-the-shoulder Erdem silk gown, which hugged her body through the knee and featured an unexpected distressed accent with a raw seam on her neckline and visible stitching on the frayed hem.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bowe hugged her coaches before disappearing off the ice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The crowd cheered—grading on a curve, was my first thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not everyone cheered his success.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has also long praised the game as a powerful teacher of judgement.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alexey Miranchuk wasn’t aware that manager Gerardo Martino has repeatedly complimented him any time he has been asked about the conundrum of he and Miguel Almirón playing together.—
Doug Roberson,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Roberts applauded the growing social justice movement coming out of the files release and called for a criminal investigation of Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Video shows most lawmakers in the room applauded the line.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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