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

  • (..) I am Cinna. Katniss. I'm sorry that this happened to you. And I'm here to help you in any way I can. Most people just congratulate me. I don't see the point in that. Thank you girl. What's this? That's a... Mocking Jay. How much? (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games