noun
congratulating
Congratulating (noun) means the act of praising someone for a success or good news. Example: “A round of congratulating followed the announcement of the winners.”
noun
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The act of praising someone for a success or good news.
"A round of congratulating followed the announcement of the winners."
How to use congratulating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of congratulate — offering someone praise for good news.
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Word forms
- Plural
- congratulatings
- Comparative
- more congratulating
- Superlative
- most congratulating
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A round of _____ followed the announcement of the winners.
Etymology
By surface analysis, congratulate + -ing.
Rhymes for congratulating
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What does “congratulating” mean?
The word “congratulating” means the act of praising someone for a success or good news. In plain terms, the -ing form of congratulate — offering someone praise for good news.
How do you use “congratulating” in a sentence?
Here is “congratulating” used in a sentence: “A round of congratulating followed the announcement of the winners.”
What part of speech is “congratulating”?
“Congratulating” is a noun.
What is the meaning of congratulating?
"congratulating" (noun) means the act of praising someone for a success or good news.
