congratulate — to give someone good wishes when something pleasant has happened to them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone good wishes when something pleasant has happened to them
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom congratulated me so many times that I started to feel embarrassed.
- The teacher congratulated the students on their excellent test results.
- I congratulated my neighbor on finally learning how to parallel park after 50 attempts.
congratulate
VERB[/kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/]
to give someone good wishes when something pleasant has happened to them
Coworkers gather to congratulate Mia on her big promotion.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin congratulari, formed by combining con- (together) and gratulari (to express joy or pleasure). The word reflects the Roman cultural practice of sharing in another's happiness and good fortune.
Breakdown
con- (together) + gratulari (to show joy/express pleasure). The -ate suffix converts the Latin verb into English verb form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom congratulated me so many times that I started to feel embarrassed.”
“The teacher congratulated the students on their excellent test results.”
“I congratulated my neighbor on finally learning how to parallel park after 50 attempts.”
“Everyone congratulated the couple on their engagement.”
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