congratulating

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb say something to someone that expresses praise
  2. verb express congratulations
  3. verb be proud of

Etymology

By surface analysis, congratulate + -ing.

Synonyms

compliment, congratulate

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