Congratulate
Congratulate verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.
Nod and congratulate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a verb "Congratulate".
Nod
Nod verb - To make short up-and-down movements.
Congratulate and nod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Congratulate" instead a verb "Nod".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Given the obstinacy of the average player, the best solution is often for the GM to nod and congratulate the players for figuring it out.
Source: Quicksand Box
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