Definitions for CONGRATULATE
kənˈgrætʃ əˌleɪt or, often, -ˈgrædʒ-, kəŋ-con·grat·u·late

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. compliment, congratulateverb

   say something to someone that expresses praise

   "He complimented her on her last physics paper"

2. congratulate, felicitateverb

   express congratulations

3. pride, plume, congratulateverb

   be proud of

   "He prides himself on making it into law school"

4. preen, congratulateverb

   pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. congratulateverb

   to express one's sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

2. Etymology: From congratulor, from gratus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To CONGRATULATEverb

   Etymology: gratulor, Latin.

   1. To compliment upon any happy event; to express joy for the good of another.

   I congratulate our English tongue, that it has been enriched with words from all our neighbours. Isaac Watts, Logick.

   2. It has sometimes the accusative case of the cause of joy, and to before the person.

   An ecclesiastical union within yourselves, I am rather ready to congratulate to you. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

   The subjects of England may congratulate to themselves, that the nature of our government and the clemency of our king secure us. John Dryden, Aurengzebe. Preface to.

2. To Congratulateverb

   To rejoice in participation.

   I cannot but, with much pleasure, congratulate with my dear country, which hath outdone all Europe in advancing conversation. Jonathan Swift, Introduction to Genteel Conversation.

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1. congratulate

   To congratulate is to express joy or acknowledgment for someone's achievements, accomplishments, or special occasions. It usually involves communicating positive feelings and praise to individuals for their success in personal or professional life or for reaching significant milestones.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Congratulateverb

   to address with expressions of sympathetic pleasure on account of some happy event affecting the person addressed; to wish joy to

2. Congratulateverb

   to express of feel sympathetic joy; as, to congratulate with one's country

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Congratulate

   kon-grat′ū-lāt, v.t. to wish joy to on any fortunate event: to felicitate: to consider one's self fortunate in some matter.—adj. Congrat′ulant, expressing congratulation.—n. a congratulator.—ns. Congratulā′tion, act of congratulating: an expression of joy or sympathy; Congrat′ulator.—adj. Congrat′ulatory. [L. congratulāri, -ātus—con, inten., gratulāri—gratus, pleasing.]

Matched Categories

1. • Praise
   • Wish

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How to pronounce CONGRATULATE?

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   Daniel

   British

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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How to say CONGRATULATE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONGRATULATE in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONGRATULATE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of CONGRATULATE in a Sentence

1. Sergio Garcia:

   I think I've had a great career (even if) some people think the opposite, i feel very fortunate. I've done some great things in and outside the golf course. I always give it my best effort. If someone plays better than you the only thing you can do is congratulate him and keep trying. (Winning a major) is important, but it's not the most important thing.

2. Mayor Edwin M. Lee:

   We are disappointed to learn that we were not chosen by the Olympic Committee, we congratulate Boston, which is a great city and would make a fantastic host.

3. Geert Wilders:

   I congratulate the British people for beating the political elite in both London and Brussels and I think we can do the same, we should have a referendum about a 'Nexit' as soon as possible.

4. Stephanie Schriock:

   Madeleine has been fighting for progressive policies in Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six years, and we are thrilled that she is another step closer to taking that fight to the halls of Congress, the women and working families of this district will be well-served by a champion like Madeleine, which is why we are so proud to stand with her and congratulate her tonight.

5. Richard McLaren:

   I am delighted to be working with FIBA. I congratulate FIBA's leadership for their commitment to ensuring the integrity of the sport, i am confident that this new partnership will help FIBA navigate through any ethical challenge that may arise to ensure that spectators, players and coaches continue to have the utmost trust in the game.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CONGRATULATE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Congratulate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CONGRATULATE
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CONGRATULATE
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=CONGRATULATE
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=CONGRATULATE