transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt, -ˈgra-jə- ]
transitive verb
( -lat·ed ; -lat·ing )
Etymology: Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulari to wish joy, from com- + gratulari to wish joy, from gratus pleasing — more at grace
Date: 1539
1. archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)
2. : to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune
graciously congratulated the winner
also : to feel pleased with
congratulating herself for a job well done
3. obsolete : salute , greet
• con·grat·u·la·tor -ˌlā-tər noun
• con·grat·u·la·to·ry -lə-ˌtȯr-ē adjective