v. 25B6; verb
she congratulated him on his marriage : SEND ONE'S BEST WISHES, wish someone good luck, wish someone joy; drink someone's health, toast.
they are to be congratulated : PRAISE, commend, applaud, salute, honour; pay tribute to, regard highly, pat on the back, take one's hat off to.
criticize.
25A0; congratulate oneself TAKE PRIDE, feel proud, flatter oneself, preen oneself, pat oneself on the back; feel satisfaction, take pleasure, glory, bask, delight.