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Meanings of congratulate in English

Portuguese
parabenizar
Catalan
adular
Spanish
felicitar

Say something to someone that expresses praise.

parabenizar
Portuguese
parabenizar
Catalan
felicitar
Spanish
felicitar

Express congratulations.

parabenizar
Spanish
pavonearse

Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement.

pavonearse

Be proud of.

Synonyms
Examples for "preen"
Examples for "preen"
1
Even wild kakapos are known to approach, climb on, and preen people.
Wired
2
Carefully, he began to preen, pulling out some feathers and smoothing others.
Secrets of the Wolves
3
He said you'd pine and you'd preen, and how very right he was.
Imajica: Complete Edition
4
There were many store-windows to preen before, as in a mirror.
Half a Rogue
5
Birds came there to drink and bathe and preen and dress their feathers.
The Shuttle
Usage of congratulate in English
1
He said he called Inslee to congratulate him and wish him luck.
Reuters
2
It said Hadi had telephoned the local military commander to congratulate him.
Reuters
3
Mission accomplished, the press proclaimed, and everyone went home to congratulate themselves.
The Guardian
4
Secretary of State John Kerry called Netanyahu on Wednesday to congratulate him.
Reuters
5
And so I congratulate the worker with children in the small library.
Library Work with Children
6
Yet I congratulate her & all who came forward for their bravery.
News.com.au
7
I congratulate the two teams that have reached the final, Neymar said.
Reuters
8
The neighbouring farmers heard the news and came in to congratulate them.
Barchester Towers
9
He looked like he wanted to reply, to congratulate or thank her.
The Complete Alien Omnibus
10
This is very hard and I just want to congratulate everyone involved.
The Guardian
11
My dear, dear Lizzy, I would- Idocongratulate you-butare you certain?
Pride and Prejudice
12
I'd never performed without having my substances waiting backstage to congratulate me.
High on arrival
13
Sir, - Allow me to congratulate you on your excellent sports coverage.
The Irish Times
14
I congratulate you upon an admirable taste in the selection of parents.
Flowing Gold
15
British and French officers congratulate each other after the entry into Jerusalem.
Hero: the life and legend of lawrence of arabia
16
Hollywood can hardly congratulate itself for taking a principled political stand here.
The Guardian
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Translations for congratulate
Congratulate through the time
Congratulate across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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