Synonyms for

Congratulate

Verb / kʌˈngrætʃʌˌleɪt / Another word for congratulate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to express admiration or approval to someone for an achievement or good deed

Synonyms & similar words

felicitate plume preen pride compliment praise compliment applaud cheer celebrate honor salute laud extol commend acknowledge adulate flatter toast recognize rejoice enjoy greet felicitate thank

Synonyms by register

Formal

commend applaud acclaim endorse

Informal

props kudos way to go good job

Literary

hail extol

Antonyms

condemn criticize disapprove denounce rebuke scold chastise

Common collocations

  • congratulate someone on
  • congratulate the team
  • congratulate the winner
  • congratulate each other
  • warmly congratulate
  • sincerely congratulate
  • officially congratulate

Word family

noun congratulation
adjective congratulatory

Usage note

Used to express praise and good wishes for someone's success or good fortune. Often followed by 'on' to specify the reason for the congratulation.

Example sentences

  1. I want to congratulate you on your new job!
  2. We should congratulate the winning team for their hard work.
  3. She congratulated her friend on her new baby.
  4. He congratulated himself on finishing the race.
  5. The teacher congratulated the students on their good grades.

Quotes

  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. - Marlon Wayans
  • Happiness is a warm puppy. - Charles M. Schulz
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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