What is the meaning of congratulate?

Say something to someone that expresses praise.
- usage: "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
- synonyms: compliment
Express congratulations.
- synonyms: felicitate
Be proud of.
- usage: "He prides himself on making it into law school"
- synonyms: pride, plume
Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement.
- synonyms: preen

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APA	WordNet. (2010). congratulate. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/congratulate/definitions/1267122
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