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Meaning of congratulate
to express praise and good wishes to someone on a special occasion
Etymology of congratulate
The word "congratulate" comes from the Latin "congratulari", which is a combination of "con" (meaning "together") and "gratulari" (meaning "to wish joy" or "to rejoice with")
The word has been in use since the 15th century to express good wishes or praise on a special occasion
Synonyms
Definitions
- to express praise and good wishes to someone on a special occasion, typically a success or achievement
- * to celebrate or honor a person or event with praise or compliments
Usage Examples
- I would like to congratulate the team on their victory in the championship
- * She was congratulated by her colleagues on her promotion to manager
- * The crowd congratulated the newlyweds with cheers and applause