CONGRATULATE


Meaning of CONGRATULATE in English

 ̷ ̷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

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