congratulate
verb (used with object)
to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion.
congratulated
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past participleof congratulate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof congratulate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
congratulateverb (used with object)to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion.
Example Sentences
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Haaland congratulated the doppelgangers styling their blond locks just like his.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Speaking in February 2024, Dame Esther said when she first got in touch with Sir Nicholas, who she called Nicky, she "congratulated him on his extraordinary achievement".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Carney congratulated the winning candidates in a post on X, saying that voters had "placed their trust" in the government "at this consequential time for Canada."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
On Saturday I addressed the crew, congratulated them on a magnificent job, and sent them home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
I nod, but I feel a little sick to be congratulated for that.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
