congratulate
//kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.leɪt//
Verb
congratulateInfinitive
congratulatePresent tense
congratulatedPast tense
congratulatedPast participle
congratulatingPresent participle
congratulatesThird-person singular
1
To express pleasure or approval to someone for an achievement, success, or good fortune.
I congratulated her on passing the exam.
2
To feel proud or pleased with oneself for an accomplishment (used reflexively: congratulate oneself).
She congratulated herself on passing the difficult exam.