congratulating

[kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ]

congratulating Definition

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

Synonyms for congratulating

• complimenting
• praising
• saluting
• applauding
• hailing

Antonyms for congratulating

• condemning
• criticizing
• blaming

Phrases with congratulating

• congratulate oneself

  to feel proud of oneself for an achievement

  Example

  She congratulated herself on finishing the project ahead of schedule.

• congratulate someone on something

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

  Example

  I want to congratulate you on your new job.

• congratulate each other

  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.'