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Definition of Congratulating
1. congratulate [v] - See also: congratulate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Congratulating
Literary usage of Congratulating
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Collections by Massachusetts Historical Society (1852)
"Letter from Governor Morris to Governor Shirley, congratulating him on his
appointment to the ... congratulating ..."
2. Diary of the American Revolution: From Newspapers and Original Documents by Frank Moore (1860)
"... that the corporation had prepared and intended to present an address to Governor
Tryon, congratulating him on his return to government, the Congress ..."
3. Report of the Proceedings by Church congress (1871)
"I would ask you now merely to carry these things along with you, and to join with
me in congratulating ourselves upon the opportunity that we have had of ..."
4. The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People by William Sewel (1844)
"... that a peace between England and France being concluded, and the subjects from
all parts of the nation congratulating the queen with addresses, ..."
5. Original Letters, Illustrative of English History: Including Numerous Royal by Henry Ellis (1825)
"King James to Prince Charles and the Duke of Buckingham congratulating their safe
Arrival at Madrid. [Ms. HARL. 6997. art. 25. Orig. ..."
6. The Works of John C. Calhoun by John Caldwell Calhoun, Richard Kenner Crallé (1888)
"REMARKS On the Resolutions of Mr. Allen of Ohio, congratulating the French Nation
on the success of their Revolutionary Struggle; made in the Senate, ..."