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

  • (..) - Hi, Penny. - Hi, Penny. Hi, guys. Hello, Mom. Sorry, I meant to call, but... I just wanted to congratulate you on stealing the pyramid. That was you, wasn't it? Or was it a villain who's actually successful? Just so you know, Mom, (..)
    2010 Despicable Me