congratulate
pronunciation
How to pronounce congratulate in British English:
UK [kənˈɡrætʃuleɪt]
How to pronounce congratulate in American English:
US [kənˈɡrætʃuleɪt]
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- Verb:
- say something to someone that expresses praise
- express congratulations
- be proud of
- pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Word Origin
- congratulate
- congratulate: see grateful
- congratulate (v.)
- 1540s, from Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulari "to congratulate" (see congratulation). Related: Congratulated; congratulating.
Synonym
Example
- 1. I popped next door to congratulate my colleague .
- 2. We can congratulate our team-mate without ever touching her butt .
- 3. Before dr. garzo leaves the room , he encourages everyone to congratulate me on my pregnancy .
- 4. We should congratulate the science museum for setting up an exhibition on psychoanalysis .
- 5. Congratulate him on following up your leads .