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!
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I congratulated her on passing the exam.
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He congratulated me on my promotion.
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They were congratulating each other on their success.
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The coach was congratulated by his team after winning the championship.
congratulating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for congratulating
Antonyms for congratulating
Phrases with congratulating
to feel proud of oneself for an achievement
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She congratulated herself on finishing the project ahead of schedule.
to express pleasure to someone because of a particular achievement or good luck
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I want to congratulate you on your new job.
to express pleasure to each other because of a particular achievement or good luck
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The team members congratulated each other on their victory.
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.'
