congratulate

[kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt]

congratulate Definition

  • 1to express pleasure to someone because of a particular achievement or good luck that they have had
  • 2to praise someone for something good that has happened to them

Using congratulate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congratulate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

  • Example

    We congratulated her on passing the exam.

  • Example

    He was congratulated by his colleagues on his retirement.

  • Example

    The team was congratulated by the coach after their victory.

congratulate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for congratulate

Antonyms for congratulate

Phrases with congratulate

  • to feel proud of one's own achievements and express self-praise

    Example

    She congratulated herself on finishing the project ahead of schedule.

  • congratulations are in order

    an expression used to indicate that someone deserves congratulations for an achievement or good news

    Example

    Congratulations are in order for your new job!

  • to express congratulations to someone for a specific achievement or good news

    Example

    I just wanted to call and congratulate you on your engagement!

Origins of congratulate

from Latin 'congratulatus', past participle of 'congratulari', meaning 'wish joy, wish success'

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Summary: congratulate in Brief

To 'congratulate' [kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt] someone is to express pleasure or praise for a particular achievement or good luck. It can be used in various contexts, such as congratulating someone on their promotion or passing an exam. The phrase 'congratulations are in order' is used to indicate that someone deserves congratulations, while 'congratulate oneself' means to feel proud of one's own achievements.

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