congratulate

/kənɡɹˈæt‍ʃʊlˌe‍ɪt/

/kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt/

to congratulate

MAIN VERB

to express one's good wishes or praise to someone when something very good has happened to them

synonyms : compliment

express congratulations

synonyms : felicitate

be proud of

synonyms : plume

pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

synonyms : preen

Examples

1. She congratulated herself still more on observing in the course of days that Mr Verloc seemed to be taking kindly to Stevie's companionship.

2. Even though she lost the game, she remained a good sport and congratulated the winner.

3. She glanced at the phone and congratulated herself for having the spine not to return Carter’s calls.

4. She has arrived like a knight in shining armor at the eleventh hour, and she should be congratulated for that.