congratulate
verb (used with object)
to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion.
will be congratulating
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future progressiveof congratulate.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Teammates will be congratulating him — and asking to accompany him when he goes for a chicken dinner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
In his video message, Mr Trump said Mr Farage he was "very much looking forward to watching what your next move will be", congratulating him on his "incredible" achievements.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
No doubt state lawmakers will be congratulating themselves for all the things they accomplished this session.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
The money men at Southampton will be congratulating themselves on a fine job bearing in mind the profit generated from selling Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw, Calum Chambers, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 16, 2014
