Synonyms:
praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment
Meaning: an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
Usage examples
"Then go along," Dr. Arnquist said, "with my congratulations and blessing.
When the newly-married pair came home, the first person who appeared, to offer his congratulations, was Sydney Carton.
In France one guest speaks to any or all of the others; all one's friends extend congratulations if a baby is coming; one shares all his joys with friends.
Being pretty well aware of what sort of joy you must both be feeling, I have been in no hurry with my congratulations; but I hope it all went off tolerably well.
He had, on the contrary, sent congratulations to Whitehall, and had thus seemed to acknowledge that the child who was called Prince of Wales was rightful heir of the throne.
He therefore hastened to the palace to congratulate the queen on the battle of Lens, determined beforehand to act with or against the court, as his congratulations were well or ill received.
She turned from sister to sister, demanding their congratulations; and when at length they all sat down, looked eagerly round the room, took notice of some little alteration in it, and observed, with a laugh, that it was a great while since she had been there.