Pronunciations (3)
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/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/
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/kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/
Pronunciation notes
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kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt
Verb
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for
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Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding.
We must congratulate Dave and Lisa on getting married.
More examples (1)
Ronaldo Sr., who is the record goalscorer in men’s international soccer with 136 goals for Portugal, congratulated his son on his Instagram Stories by posting a picture of his name on the squad list, saying: “Proud of you, son!”
To consider oneself fortunate in some matter.
Usage- Reflexive
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I congratulated myself on the success of my plan.
Verb
say something to someone that expresses praise
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He complimented her on her last physics paper
express congratulations
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be proud of
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He prides himself on making it into law school
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
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