̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌlāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulari to wish joy, from com- + gratulari to wish joy, from gratus pleasing — more at grace
transitive verb
1. : to express sympathetic pleasure to on account of success or good fortune : wish joy to : felicitate
congratulate herself on finding a job
congratulate the boy for keeping a cool head
congratulate his son upon his graduation
2. archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure or satisfaction at
3. obsolete : salute , greet
intransitive verb
1. archaic : to rejoice together : express or feel sympathetic joy
2. : to present one's expressions of sympathetic pleasure at another's good fortune