Main entry: compliment, congratulate
Definition: say something to someone that expresses praise
Usage: He complimented her on her last physics paper
Main entry: felicitate, congratulate
Definition: express congratulations
Main entry: preen, congratulate
Definition: pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Main entry: pride, plume, congratulate
Definition: be proud of
Usage: He prides himself on making it into law school