congratulate

Definition of congratulate

Verbs

say something to someone that expresses praise
Synonyms:
compliment
Type of:
praise
express approval of
express congratulations
Synonyms:
felicitate
Type of:
bid, wish
invoke upon
be proud of
Synonyms:
plume, pride
Type of:
experience, feel
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Synonyms:
preen
Type of:
crow, gloat, triumph
dwell on with satisfaction

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George Orwell's "Animal Farm" »(363 words)
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Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" Chapters 40-46 »(226 words)
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The Marvellous Land of Oz »(2070 words)
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Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage - Chapters 1 -6 »(668 words)
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Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" Chapters 1-7 »(488 words)
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Animal Farm »(373 words)
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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" Chapters 21-40 »(353 words)
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Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" Chapters 11-29 »(326 words)
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