Pat On The Back

Synonyms of pat on the back

• praise
• approval
• commendation

Antonyms of pat on the back

• criticism
• reprimand
• rebuke

Collocations of pat on the back

encouragement

Frequency: 80 %

She gave him a pat on the back as encouragement before his big presentation.

appreciation

Frequency: 75 %

The team showed their appreciation for his efforts with a pat on the back.

recognition

Frequency: 70 %

His hard work was finally recognized with a pat on the back from his boss.

approval

Frequency: 65 %

She received a pat on the back from her mentor as a sign of approval.

congratulations

Frequency: 60 %

He received a pat on the back in congratulations for his promotion.

Idiomatic Expressions for pat on the back

• Phrase: Deserve a pat on the back
  Meaning: To merit praise or recognition for something well done.
  Usage: The student worked tirelessly on the research paper and definitely deserves a pat on the back for the excellent results.