congratulate
verb (used with object), con·grat·u·lat·ed, con·grat·u·lat·ing.
Origin of congratulate
Related Words for congratulating
applaud, laud, praise, salute, felicitate, toast, stroke, bless, boostExamples from the Web for congratulating
Contemporary Examples of congratulating
David Lee (Zach Grenier) becomes suspicious of the fourth years when he witnesses them congratulating each other in the office.
Of course, Justin Trudeau lost no time in congratulating her on Twitter.
Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of his second term.
Even in what seemed like an honest moment, Kimmel eked out a joke when congratulating Obama on his strength during tough times.
Gaddafi has also appeared on state TV, congratulating Libyans on defeating "the rats."
Historical Examples of congratulating
That same doing, is what we are congratulating the present Ministry upon.
He reached the old pine safely, and felt like congratulating himself.
The Law-BreakersRidgwell Cullum
They were congratulating one another with odd, soft-syllabled words.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
They were congratulating him on his engagement yesterday at the station.
Thankful's InheritanceJoseph C. Lincoln
After the handshaking and congratulating were over, the crowd dispersed.
Cy Whittaker's PlaceJoseph C. Lincoln