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
Hochul congratulated Mamdani after his victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, capturing 43.5% of the vote versus Cuomo’s 36.4% with 93% of the vote counted.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
During the flight to the Netherlands, Mr. Trump posted an effusive note from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulating him on his actions in Iran and on the new NATO defense spending levels.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2025
Nearly 50 people commented on the casino’s Facebook post to congratulate the winner.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
Fellow actors congratulated the couple in the comments section.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
During the flight to the Netherlands, Mr. Trump posted an effusive note from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulating him on his actions in Iran and on the new NATO defense spending levels.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2025
Nearly 50 people commented on the casino’s Facebook post to congratulate the winner.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
Fellow actors congratulated the couple in the comments section.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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These entries, commended by the judges, feature colorful auroras, dazzling solar prominences, glowing galaxies and nebulas and breathtaking skyscapes.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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At the end of the first half, I was exhausted from cheering.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The new bunny toy certainly did the trick to cheer Buzz up.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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These Good Standard straight-leg jeans fit just loose enough for plenty of comfort without feeling too baggy and feature a contoured design to hug your waist with a relaxed fit on the lower half.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Michael Owen Baker/AP Photo Arturo Rangel hugs Judith Ramos whose father works at the greenhouse in the background as federal immigration agents block access during a raid in the agriculture area of Camarillo, Calif., Thursday, July 10, 2025.—
Amanda Castro
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Seemingly channeling the yin to her sister’s yang, Kylie complimented the model by wearing an all-white custom look by Isabel Marant, per Vogue.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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In between all of that, Trump spoke to DAZN’s Emily Austin and praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino for putting the Club World Cup together in the U.S. one year before the World Cup takes place in North America.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang should be praised for traveling to China this week in pursuit of expansion in what is a crucial market for all manner of blue-chip U.S. companies.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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