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CONGRATULATE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word congratulate. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word congratulate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONGRATULATE

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felicitate
verbv
verb

• express congratulations

applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

celebrate
verbv
verb

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

commend
verbv
verb

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

hail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

• many objects thrown forcefully through the air

• enthusiastic greeting

verb

• praise vociferously

• be a native of

• call for

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

• precipitate as small ice particles

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

salute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of honor or courteous recognition

• a formal military gesture of respect

• an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

verb

• propose a toast to

• greet in a friendly way

• express commendation of

• become noticeable

• honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

toast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• slices of bread that have been toasted

• a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention

• a person in desperate straits; someone doomed

• a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

verb

• make brown and crisp by heating

• propose a toast to

compliment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

plume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

• a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

• the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• be proud of

• deck with a plume

• clean with one's bill

• form a plume

• dress or groom with elaborate care

preen
verbv
verb

• clean with one's bill

• pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

• dress or groom with elaborate care

pride
nounn
noun

• a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

• satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements

• the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

• a group of lions

• unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)

verb

• be proud of

Best Hypernyms For CONGRATULATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for congratulate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
bid crow experience feel gloat praise triumph wish

Alternatives for FELICITATE

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