subdict-logo

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

  • (..) - Rick never- Thanks, I will. Well! A precedent is being broken. Emil? A very interesting café. I congratulate you. - I congratulate you. - What for? Your work. Thank you. I try. We all try. You succeed. (..)
    1942 Casablanca