gratulating

Meanings

• expressing congratulations or felicitations; acknowledging and celebrating someone's achievement or success

  - "You look fantastic in that dress! Congratulations on your weight loss."
  - "Congratulations on your graduation! You've worked hard to get here."
  - "I'm so glad to hear that you've been promoted! Congratulations on your new role."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gratulating
gratifying , communicating , contemplating , participating , appreciating , congratulating , collaborating , celebrating , expressing , acknowledging , commending , recommending , acknowledging , honoring , paying tribute , giving recognition , offering accolades , extending praise

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. grate () : to scrape or rub against a surface, often with a grinding or scraping noise. To express approval or admiration for someone or something.
   

2. grating () : the act of grating or scraping something against a surface, often with a grinding or scraping noise. A thin, coarse layer of food that has been grated, shredded, or scraped into small pieces. A thin, coarse layer of cheese that has been grated or shredded into small pieces.
   

3. gratify () : to please or satisfy someone's desire, need, or expectation. To give someone what they want or need, either physically or emotionally. To provide someone with enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction. To make someone happy or contented by fulfilling their wishes or meeting their needs.
   

4. gratitude () : the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful. The recognition and appreciation of the kindness, generosity, or support that has been extended to someone. The expression of gratitude through words, actions, or gestures. The state of being grateful or thankful, which can result in positive emotions, improved relationships, and increased overall well-being.
   

5. gratuitous () : something that is given or provided without being asked for or expected, or something that is unnecessary or not essential to the situation or task at hand. Something that is given or provided freely, or something that is given or provided as a favor or as a gesture of goodwill. Something that is given or provided without any strings attached, or something that is given or provided without any conditions or requirements.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gratulating that leads to same result
gratulate , gratulated , gratulates , gratulating , gratulation , gratulations , gratulatory

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'gratulatus', meaning 'praising or expressing gratitude'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the word 'gratitude' comes from the Latin word 'gratus', which means 'pleasing' or 'grateful'?

2. Did you know that the expression of gratitude can have numerous benefits, both for the person expressing gratitude and for the person receiving the expression of gratitude? Some of the benefits of expressing gratitude include increased happiness and positive emotions, improved relationships and increased social support, increased self-esteem and confidence, improved physical health and well-being, and increased overall life satisfaction and fulfillment.

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