congrats

kudos

Praise and honor

• bravoAcclaim for performers
• cheersCasual toast or farewell
• well doneThoroughly cooked, or congratulations

way to go · hooray · huzzah · felicitations · props · shout-out · hats off · good job · nice work · attaboy

handshake

Mutual palm-gripping gesture

• hugTight, affectionate clasp
• pat on the backGesture showing approval
• toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor

applause · high-five · fist bump · thumbs up · standing ovation · cheer · clap · wave · embrace · salute

graduation

Completing academic requirements formally

• weddingMarriage rite and feast
• promotionRank increase or publicity
• retirementLeaving the workforce permanently

anniversary · new job · engagement · baby · achievement · victory · milestone · success · accomplishment · housewarming

pride

Satisfaction from one's achievements

• happinessJoyful emotional state
• joyIntense positive emotion
• excitementState of eager enthusiasm

admiration · respect · appreciation · acknowledgment · recognition · warmth · support · encouragement · validation · approval

• Congratulationswell done, good job, great job, nice work, bravo
• encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
• exclamationsoh, yes, no, wow, hey
• expressionsexpression, I love you, phrase, idioms, thank you
• praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
• Victory Cheersvictory, triumph, win, winner, winning