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CONGRATULATES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word congratulates. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word congratulates. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CONGRATULATES

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compliments
nounn
noun

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

applauds
verbv
verb

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

• express that something is worthy of praise

celebrates
verbv
verb

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

cheers
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• a cry or shout of approval

• the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

verb

• give encouragement to

• show approval or good wishes by shouting

• cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

• become cheerful

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

commends
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

extols
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

hails
verbv
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

honors
noun, adjectiven, adj
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

lauds
nounn
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

praises
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

salutes
verbv
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

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

felicitate
verbv
verb

• express congratulations

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 CONGRATULATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for congratulates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bid crow experience feel gloat praise triumph wish acknowledges celebrates commends commiserates consoles extols honors lauds praises

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