GRATULATING Synonyms

• cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill

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

• express that something is worthy of praise

• 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

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express congratulations

• be proud of

• pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

• praise, glorify, or honor

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

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

• many objects thrown forcefully through the air

• enthusiastic greeting

• praise vociferously

• be a native of

• call for

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

• precipitate as small ice particles

• praise, glorify, or honor

• 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

• 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