congratulate
Translation
to congratulate
Examples
I congratulate you on your success.
I congratulate you on your success.
She congratulated him for winning the prize.
She congratulated him for winning the prize.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((on sth.)) to praise (sb.) for an achievement I congratulate you on your promotion.
((sb.)) ((for -ing)) to praise (sb.) for doing (sth.) She congratulated him for passing the exam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: praise, compliment, commend
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with, together) + 'gratulari' (to wish joy).
Memory Tips
Think of expressing 'gratitude' 'together' (con-) with someone for their success.