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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
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.
Education and Lifelong Learning Minister Rob Ward congratulated all the students elected to their school councils, calling it "a big responsibility but also a fantastic opportunity".
The “Bejeweled” pop star hit “The Graham Norton Show” Friday to promote her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and the host swiftly congratulated her on the “new bit of finger jewelry.”
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