congratulate
/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/
KƏNꞬɹÆT͡Ʃ · ʊleɪt (2 syllables)
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Definition
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for
Etymology
First attested in 1548; borrowed from Latin congrātulātus, the perfect active participle of Latin grātulor (“to wish joice, rejoice (with); to congratulate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from con- + grātulor, from grātus (“grateful, pleasing, agreeable, beloved”) + -or. By surface analysis, con- + gratulate.
Example Sentences
- "Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding."
- "We must congratulate Dave and Lisa on getting married."
- "Ronaldo Sr., who is the record goalscorer in men’s international soccer with 136 goals for Portugal, congratulated his son on his Instagram Stories by posting a picture of his name on the squad list, saying: “Proud of you, son!”"
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