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Congratulate is a transitive verb that typically refers to expressing joy, appreciation, or admiration towards someone for an accomplishment, achievement, or favorable event. It is a way of conveying warm regards or well-wishes to someone, often accompanied by praise or acknowledgment.
To congratulate someone is to acknowledge and applaud their success, progress, or good fortune, emphasizing positive emotions such as happiness, pride, or admiration. This expression of joy or admiration aims to acknowledge the efforts, talents, or luck that have contributed to the achievement, and to extend one's admiration or good wishes to the person involved.
Congratulating someone may involve offering words of praise or admiration, verbally or in writing, to express admiration, appreciation, or encouragement. It is a means of sharing in another person's happiness or celebrating their accomplishment, often used on occasions such as graduations, promotions, awards, milestones, or personal successes.
Congratulation as a noun may also refer to the expression of joy or admiration offered to someone, often in the form of a message, gesture, or gift. In social or formal settings, congratulations may be extended to individuals, couples, or groups, serving as a way to acknowledge significant events or achievements in their lives. It signifies a desire to share in the joy or pride felt by the individual or group being congratulated and expresses support, encouragement, or well-wishes for future successes.
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To profess one's joy to another on account of some event deemed happy or fortunate; to wish joy to another.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "congratulate" originated from Latin. It stems from the verb "congratulari", which is a combination of the prefix "con-" meaning "together" or "with", and "gratulari" meaning "to give thanks or show pleasure". The Latin word "gratus" means "pleasing" or "grateful", which is the root of "gratulari". Hence, "congratulate" can be understood as expressing joy or showing pleasure together with someone.
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