congratulate meaning and definition

CONGRATULATE verb

Definition of congratulate (verb)

1. say something to someone that expresses praise
   • "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
   • synonyms: compliment
2. express congratulations
   • synonyms: felicitate
3. be proud of
   • "He prides himself on making it into law school"
   • synonyms: plume, pride
4. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
   • synonyms: preen