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congratulate

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Main Entry: con·grat·u·late
Pronunciation: \kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt, -ˈgra-jə-\
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): con·grat·u·lat·ed; con·grat·u·lat·ing
Etymology: Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulari to wish joy, from com- + gratulari to wish joy, from gratus pleasing — more at grace
Date: 1539

1 archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)
2 : to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune <graciously congratulated the winner>; also : to feel pleased with <congratulating herself for a job well done>
3 obsolete : salute, greet

con·grat·u·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun

con·grat·u·la·to·ry \-lə-ˌtr-ē\ adjective


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