congratulating

[kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ]

congratulating Definition

  • 1to express pleasure to someone because of a particular achievement or good luck
  • 2to praise someone for something they have done

Using congratulating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congratulating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I congratulated her on passing the exam.

  • Example

    He congratulated me on my promotion.

  • Example

    They were congratulating each other on their success.

  • Example

    The coach was congratulated by his team after winning the championship.

congratulating Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for congratulating

Phrases with congratulating

  • to feel proud of oneself for an achievement

    Example

    She congratulated herself on finishing the project ahead of schedule.

  • to express pleasure to someone because of a particular achievement or good luck

    Example

    I want to congratulate you on your new job.

  • to express pleasure to each other because of a particular achievement or good luck

    Example

    The team members congratulated each other on their victory.

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Summary: congratulating in Brief

The verb 'congratulating' [kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ] means expressing pleasure or praise to someone for an achievement or good luck. It is often used in phrases like 'congratulate oneself,' 'congratulate someone on something,' and 'congratulate each other.' Synonyms include 'complimenting,' 'praising,' and 'saluting.' The opposite of 'congratulating' is 'condemning' or 'criticizing.'