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Congratulate

🔄 Synonyms of "Congratulate"

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WordDefinition
plumenounThe vane (“flattened, web-like part”) of a feather, especially when on a quill pen or the fletching of an arrow.
preenverb(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
felicitateverb(transitive) To congratulate.
complimentnounAn expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
pridenounA sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).

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WordDefinition
felicitateverb(transitive) To congratulate.
complimentverbAn expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
prideverb(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
preenverb(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
plumeverb(transitive, also figurative) To adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.
congratsnoun(informal) Clipping of congratulations.
congratulationnounThe act of congratulating.
applaudverb(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
complimentsnounGood wishes.
praiseverbTo give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
welcomeverbTo affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
welcomedHaving received a warm welcome.
greetverb(transitive) To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.
commendverb(transitive) To praise or acclaim.
commendationnounThe act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
appreciateverb(transitive) To view as valuable.
thankverb(transitive) To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).
celebrateverb(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
wishverb(transitive) To desire; to want.
rejoiceverb(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.

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