v. Function: verb
to express to another one's pleasure in his good fortune or success FF1C; congratulate a friend when she wins a race FF1E;
Synonyms: felicitate
Related Words: applaud, laud, praise; bless, compliment
Idioms: pat one on the back, tender ( or offer) congratulation, wish one joy, wish one well
Contrasted Words: belittle, depreciate, disparage, knock, run down, slur