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congratulate
[kuhn-grach-uh-leyt, -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
obsoleteto greet
Other 51Թ Forms
- congratulator noun
- precongratulate verb (used with object)
- uncongratulated adjective
- uncongratulating adjective
- DzˌٳˈپDz noun
- Dzˈٳˌٴǰ noun
- Dzˈٳܱٴǰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of congratulate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of congratulate1
Example Sentences
Moyes said Prince William had congratulated him on the way thing had turned around in the second half of the season.
Real Madrid, who Alcaraz supports, were among those to congratulate him, writing:, external "All madridistas are happy and proud of this brilliant success achieved by one of our own."
Dr Bennett said "all the pieces fit and I think the local dive team are to be congratulated on a splendid piece of detective work which reveals this maritime disaster".
He had been trailing Lee for weeks in polls and in the early hours of Wednesday, he conceded defeat, congratulating Lee "on his victory".
Macron's office said he would host the victorious players on Sunday to congratulate them.
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