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congratulate
[kuhn-grach-uh-leyt, -graj-, kuhng-]
verb (used with object)
to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion.
They congratulated him on his marriage.
Archaic., to express sympathetic joy or satisfaction at (an event).
Obsolete., to salute.
congratulate
/ kənˈɡrætjʊˌleɪt /
verb
(usually foll by on) to communicate pleasure, approval, or praise to (a person or persons); compliment
(often foll by on) to consider (oneself) clever or fortunate (as a result of)
she congratulated herself on her tact
obsolete, to greet
Other Word Forms
- congratulation noun
- congratulator noun
- congratulatory adjective
- precongratulate verb (used with object)
- uncongratulated adjective
- uncongratulating adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of congratulate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of congratulate1
Example Sentences
The mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, is quoted on the website congratulating all those who took part, "especially to the youngsters and the elders and the community at large for participating today".
"We would like to congratulate Mike on a successful career and thank him for his significant contributions to the Padres and the San Diego community over the last four years," Padres general manager A.J.
After losing his bid for a second term, Ramkalawan congratulated Herminie on his victory, saying he leaves "a legacy that makes many presidents blush".
The conservative president of Argentina and the leftist leader of Colombia both congratulated Machado.
Her former captain at Olympic Division sent out a glowing email just as she was about the leave the station in early 2024, asking her colleagues to join him in congratulating their “beloved” sergeant.
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