sự chúc mừng khen ngợi lời chúc mừng khen ngợi 
congratulations like: khen → →
the cat praises its own tail (to blow one’s own horn) ☊ 
mèo khen mèo dài đuôi ☊ 
das Kompliment ☊ lời khen ☊ 
☊ At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
The team coach singled out two players for special praise. ☊ praise ☊
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. ☊ praise ☊
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). ☊ praise ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth: She praised his cooking. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
take sth (as sth): She took what he said as a compliment. ☊ take ☊