Congratulate meaning

What does “congratulate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“congratulate” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: say something to someone that expresses praise.

congratulate

verb

say something to someone that expresses praise
“He complimented her on her last physics paper”
Synonymscompliment
express congratulations
Synonymsfelicitate
be proud of
“He prides himself on making it into law school”
Synonymspride plume
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Synonymspreen

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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