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
During Monday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel congratulated Rogen on the wins.
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Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
And so many kids have come by all week long… to give me a hug or a high five and just congratulate me.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Sandy congratulates both Josh and the interior department and spares some words of encouragement for the deck team.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates, who recently welcomed her third baby, a daughter named Navy Kate, also congratulated the couple in the comments.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
And so many kids have come by all week long… to give me a hug or a high five and just congratulate me.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Sandy congratulates both Josh and the interior department and spares some words of encouragement for the deck team.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates, who recently welcomed her third baby, a daughter named Navy Kate, also congratulated the couple in the comments.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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Stern later commended Winfrey's charitable work elsewhere in the episode.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The senators commended the agency’s recent commitment to conduct a safety review of mifepristone, but said the agency did not need to wait for the results to act.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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The actresses continue to support each other publicly, with Walter cheering Hendrix on during her journey on Dancing with the Stars.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The pride our families and students have in our schools is evident - whether walking the halls, attending a music concert, or cheering at a sporting event.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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The bills were also praised by animal rights organizations; the governor also signed a bill this week to ban the declawing of cats in the state.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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