Congratulate

/kənˈɡrædʒ.ʊ.leɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to express pleasure to someone regarding their success or achievements

I would like to congratulate you on your promotion at work.

to express good wishes on a happy occasion

We congratulated them on their wedding anniversary.

to acknowledge with a formal gesture of achievement or success

The president congratulated the team for their outstanding performance.

to pay a compliment to someone on their achievement

She congratulated her friend for winning the art competition.

From Latin 'congratulari', meaning 'to wish joy to'.

Congratulations are in order:

A phrase used to suggest that someone deserves to be congratulated.

Hats off to you:

An expression of admiration or respect for someone's achievements.

Tip of the hat:

A sign of respect or acknowledgment, traditionally expressed by tipping one's hat.

Props to you

Props to you for finishing that project ahead of time!

Big ups

Big ups to her for landing that role in the movie!