congratulate
verb
con·grat·u·late
kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt 
-ˈgra-jə-
congratulated; congratulating
1
: 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
2
archaic
: to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)
Examples of congratulate in a Sentence
I'd like to congratulate you on your success.
She congratulated us on our test results.
She congratulated herself for getting the best grade in her class.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
According to Fanning, Banks also congratulated her on being cast in the role.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
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—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
According to Fanning, Banks also congratulated her on being cast in the role.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
Workout Buddy congratulated me on getting started and called back to my fast 5K time from the week prior as a potential goal before prompting me to get moving.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for congratulate
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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congratulate
verb
con·grat·u·late
kən-ˈgrach-ə-ˌlāt
congratulated; congratulating
: to express pleasure to on account of success or good fortune
congratulate the winner
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