congratulate

Definition

  • verb: to tell (someone) that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck
  • verb: to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)
  • synonyms: felicitate, gratulate, macarize

Examples

  • You are 'to be congratulated' [=you should be congratulated; you deserve praise] on/for your excellent work.

  • She 'congratulated' herself for getting the best grade in her class.

  • I'd like to 'congratulate' you on/for your success.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Integrity. But most importantly, dedication to this company. So congratulations. Mike. Mike, if you could slide to your left so I can congratulate our new RSM, Wendy! Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Go out there and push some pills, my peeps. WOMAN: Good job, baby! (..)
    2009 17 Again