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congratulate
[ kuhn-grach-uh-leytor, often, -graj-, kuhng- ]
verb (used with object)
- to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion:
They congratulated him on his marriage.
- Archaic. to express sympathetic joy or satisfaction at (an event).
- Obsolete. to salute.
congratulate
/ əˈɡæʊˌɪ /
verb
- usually foll by on to communicate pleasure, approval, or praise to (a person or persons); compliment
- often foll by on to consider (oneself) clever or fortunate (as a result of)
she congratulated herself on her tact
- obsolete.to greet
Derived Forms
- DzˌٳˈپDz, noun
- Dzˈٳˌٴǰ, noun
- Dzˈٳܱٴǰ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- Dz·u·tǰ noun
- cDz·u·ٱ verb (used with object) precongratulated precongratulating
- ܲcDz·u·e adjective
- ܲcDz·u·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of congratulate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of congratulate1
Example Sentences
In the post, she congratulated those on the website "who played a part in securing what I think most would agree is much-needed clarity in the Equality Act".
At first, Hallow didn't seem so bad, even though I blanched when it immediately gamified the spiritual experience by congratulating me for maintaining my "streak" of daily usage.
The store shared a photo about the big win on Instagram, congratulating its “loyal customer.”
"I've just seen a message from him congratulating us," he added.
Boulter jumped into the air after a Burrage ace confirmed their doubles victory, with the pair congratulating their opponents before heading over to celebrate with the team.
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