| Main Entry: |
congratulate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
compliment on achievement, luck |
Synonyms: |
applaud,
bless,
boost, felicitate, give a big cigar, give bouquet, give regards, gold star, hand it to, hear it for,
laud, pat on back,
praise, rejoice with,
salute,
stroke*, toast, wish happy returns, wish joy to, wish one well
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Antonyms: |
commiserate, criticize, harp
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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