Nearby Words
verb (used with object)
1.
to hail with joy; express joy at.
2.
to congratulate.
verb (used without object)
3.
to express joy.
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Gratulate
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is lollygag. Does it mean:
| to spend time idly; loaf. |
| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
Origin:
1550–60; < Latin grātulātus (past participle of grātulārī to express joy), equivalent to grātul- express joy, congratulate, thank (derivative of grātus pleasing) + -ātus -ate1
1550–60; < Latin grātulātus (past participle of grātulārī to express joy), equivalent to grātul- express joy, congratulate, thank (derivative of grātus pleasing) + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
grat·u·la·to·ry, adjective
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