congratulate

//kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.leɪt//
B1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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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.

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