congratulate

(verb) say something to someone that expresses praise. Synonyms: compliment. Examples: "He complimented her on her last physics paper."

(verb) express congratulations. Synonyms: felicitate.

(verb) be proud of. Synonyms: pride, plume. Examples: "He prides himself on making it into law school."

(verb) pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement. Synonyms: preen.