American English pronunciation
How to pronounce congratulating
IPA transcription: [kənɡ'ɹætʃə,leɪtɪŋ]
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Verb
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say something to someone that expresses praise
“He complimented her on her last physics paper”
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express congratulations
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be proud of
“He prides himself on making it into law school”
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pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Usage examples
- Haberle is wry and wacky, full of bravado, self-congratulating virtuosity, and sly flamboyance.
- Pepys in his Diary records congratulating Fuller.