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CONGRATULATING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word congratulating. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word congratulating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CONGRATULATING

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praising
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• full of or giving praise

applauding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

• express that something is worthy of praise

commending
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

complimenting
verbv
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

hailing
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

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 CONGRATULATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for congratulating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
bid crow experience feel gloat honoring praise praising triumph wish acknowledging applauding appreciating commending extolling hailing lauding saluting

Alternatives for PRAISING

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