congratulated
Said "well done"
Congratulated is the past tense of congratulate—to express pleasure at someone's success, good fortune, or achievement: She congratulated him on his promotion, They congratulated the newlyweds.
You can also congratulate yourself, taking satisfaction in your own accomplishment or good judgment: He congratulated himself on choosing the right moment to sell.
Expressed approval of
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- complimentedOffered kind remarks
honored · saluted · hailed · extolled · cheered · toasted · felicitated · admired
Accepted as true
- creditedAcknowledged as source
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- noticedBecame aware of
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
distinguished · identified · celebrated · rewarded · decorated · cited · mentioned · spotlighted
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- pat on the backGesture showing approval
well-wishes · party · gathering · reception · fanfare · jubilation · merriment · festivities
Favorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
breakthrough · feat · attainment · completion · graduation · promotion · winning · goal
commended
Expressed approval of
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
complimented · honored · saluted · hailed · extolled · cheered · toasted · felicitated · admired · respected
acknowledged
Accepted as true
validated · distinguished · identified · celebrated · rewarded · decorated · cited · mentioned · spotlighted · singled out
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
pat on the back · well-wishes · party · gathering · reception · fanfare · jubilation · merriment · festivities
success
Favorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- victoryDefeating an opponent
triumph · breakthrough · feat · attainment · completion · graduation · promotion · winning · goal · distinction
congratulatedcondemned
Officially declared unfit
criticized · chastised · reprimanded · rebuked · admonished
- congratulations cardGreeting for achievements
congratulate, congratulations, congratulation, congratulating, congratulates, congratulatory, self-congratulation, self-congratulatory