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
1archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)
2: to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune ; also : to feel pleased with
3obsolete : salute, greet
— con·grat·u·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun
— con·grat·u·la·to·ry \-lə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective
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