congratulate

verb

con·grat·u·late kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt How to pronounce congratulate (audio)

-ˈgra-jə-

congratulated; congratulating

transitive verb

: to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune

graciously congratulated the winner

also : to feel pleased with

congratulating herself for a job well done

archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)

obsolete : salute, greet

congratulator

kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce congratulate (audio)

-ˈgra-jə-

noun

Example Sentences

I'd like to congratulate you on your success. She congratulated us on our test results. She congratulated herself for getting the best grade in her class.

Recent Examples on the Web López Obrador had a close, friendly relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and waited longer than almost any other world leader to congratulate Joe Biden on his election.

Mark Stevenson, Star Tribune, 14 Jan. 2021 And, McConnel not only recognized the results, but even took a moment to congratulate Biden on his win.

Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 15 Dec. 2020 While many world leaders moved quickly to congratulate Biden on his victory last month, Putin was among the most significant holdouts.

NBC News, 15 Dec. 2020 Romney, the only GOP senator to vote to impeach Trump, was also among the first GOP senator to congratulate Biden after major news operations declared him the winter.

Lee Davidson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Nov. 2020 The customers congratulate themselves on their luck at being with girls so young, commenting ruefully that it would never be allowed in Tokyo.

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin did not congratulate U.S. President Joe Biden on the United States’ Independence Day, breaking with a long-standing tradition.

Katya Soldak, Forbes, 4 July 2022 As for Netflix, meanwhile, the streamer will almost certainly congratulate itself for the Stranger Things viewership figures next week.

Andy Meek, BGR, 14 July 2022 After leaving, continue to congratulate executives and colleagues on birthdays and achievements.

Naira Velumyan, Forbes, 12 July 2022 See More

单词	congratulated
释义	congratulate verb con·grat·u·late kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt -ˈgra-jə- congratulated; congratulating transitive verb 1 : to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune graciously congratulated the winner also : to feel pleased with congratulating herself for a job well done 2 archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event) 3 obsolete : salute, greet congratulator kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlā-tər -ˈgra-jə- noun Synonyms compliment felicitate hug See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I'd like to congratulate you on your success. She congratulated us on our test results. She congratulated herself for getting the best grade in her class. Recent Examples on the Web López Obrador had a close, friendly relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and waited longer than almost any other world leader to congratulate Joe Biden on his election. Mark Stevenson, Star Tribune, 14 Jan. 2021 And, McConnel not only recognized the results, but even took a moment to congratulate Biden on his win. Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 15 Dec. 2020 While many world leaders moved quickly to congratulate Biden on his victory last month, Putin was among the most significant holdouts. NBC News, 15 Dec. 2020 Romney, the only GOP senator to vote to impeach Trump, was also among the first GOP senator to congratulate Biden after major news operations declared him the winter. Lee Davidson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Nov. 2020 The customers congratulate themselves on their luck at being with girls so young, commenting ruefully that it would never be allowed in Tokyo. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin did not congratulate U.S. President Joe Biden on the United States’ Independence Day, breaking with a long-standing tradition. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 4 July 2022 As for Netflix, meanwhile, the streamer will almost certainly congratulate itself for the Stranger Things viewership figures next week. Andy Meek, BGR, 14 July 2022 After leaving, continue to congratulate executives and colleagues on birthdays and achievements. Naira Velumyan, Forbes, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulari to wish joy, from com- + gratulari to wish joy, from gratus pleasing — more at grace First Known Use 1539, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition congratulate verb con·grat·u·late kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt congratulated; congratulating : to express pleasure on account of success or good fortune I congratulated the winner. congratulated verb past tense of congratulate as in commended to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance commended praised cheered hugged complimented applauded saluted felicitated hailed lauded extolled glorified Antonyms & Near Antonyms decried disparaged diminished minimized belittled discounted ridiculed depreciated jeered mocked taunted teased wrote off bad-mouthed deprecated put down cried down See More
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