What does congratulate mean?
Congratulate means To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.
Congratulate
/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.
Definitions by Sense
- To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for
- (reflexive) To consider oneself fortunate in some matter.
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!”
I congratulated myself on the success of my plan.
Synonyms for congratulate
Antonyms for congratulate
Related Words
Word Forms
- congratulates
- congratulating
- congratulated
- gratulate
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for congratulate?
Common synonyms include felicitate, compliment, plume, preen.
What is the opposite of congratulate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use congratulate in a sentence?
Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding.
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