congratulate
verb (used with object)
to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion.
am congratulating
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present progressiveof congratulate (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am congratulating the brave people of Iran for this victory.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am congratulating you on having won your way into Miss Dent's good graces.
From On the Firing Line by Hamilton Brock Fuller
Lastly, may I congratulate you, as I am congratulating myself, on the high adventure of the spirit which we undertake this day; and appeal, without apology, in frankness unashamed, for your support in this endeavor?
From A Statement: On the Future of This Church by John Haynes Holmes
And then, just as I am congratulating myself, he adds, "and we shall continue with the dictation at three to-morrow morning."
From Uncle Bernac A Memory of the Empire by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
My dear sir, I am congratulating myself every hour upon my luck in being able to exchange my poor services for such comfortable quarters and excellent sport.”
From Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai by George Manville Fenn
