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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of congratulate — offering someone praise for good news.

Word forms

more congratulating comparative, congratulatings plural, most congratulating superlative

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Etymology

By surface analysis, congratulate + -ing.

Rhymes for congratulating

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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