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verb (used with object), con·grat·u·lat·ed, con·grat·u·lat·ing.
1.
to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion: They congratulated him on his marriage.
2.
Archaic. to express sympathetic joy or satisfaction at (an event).
3.
Obsolete. to salute.
Related forms
con·grat·u·la·tor, noun
pre·con·grat·u·late, verb (used with object), pre·con·grat·u·lat·ed, pre·con·grat·u·lat·ing.
un·con·grat·u·lat·ed, adjective
un·con·grat·u·lat·ing, adjective
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Example Sentences
- Murphy and congratulate him with this, the highest compliment.
- Yes, it's smarmy to compliment or congratulate people in whom your only interest is what they can do for your career.
- Hold your head high, shake their hand, and congratulate them.
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Word Origin & History
congratulate
1540s, from L. congratulat-, pp. stem of congratulari (see congratulation). Related: Congratulatory (1520s).
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