Difference between Preen and Congratulate

What is the difference between Preen and Congratulate?

Preen as a verb is to groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers. while Congratulate as a verb is to express one's sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

Preen

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers. To show off, posture, or smarm.

Congratulate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to express one's sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

Example sentence: I'm honoured and delighted to be named the 'Irish Times'/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2014. This has been an amazing year for me and for Irish women in sport, and I would like to congratulate all the finalists in their respective fields who have excelled at major sporting events.

We hope you now know whether to use Preen or Congratulate in your sentence.

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