congratulate

Meanings

• verb

  express or convey warm approval and praise for someone's achievement or success

• acknowledge someone's success or achievement with praise

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Pronunciation

1. /-t͡ʃə-/
   
   
   
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2. /-d͡ʒə-/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with congratulate
collude , mollify , sublime , supplant , ultimate

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Variants

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congratulate , congratulated , congratulates , congratulating , congratulator , congratulators

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Forms

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congratulated, congratulates, congratulating

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulare, from com- 'with' + gratulare 'praise, thank'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'congratulations' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The longest recorded congratulatory message was sent by Queen Elizabeth II to the people of New Zealand on their 150th anniversary of independence from Britain, which was 1,700 words long.

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Related Concepts

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1. compliments: Compliments are expressions of praise or admiration for someone or something. Congratulations can be considered a form of compliment.

2. praise: Praise is an expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. Congratulations involve expressing praise for someone's achievement or success.

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Culture

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The word 'congratulate' is commonly used in various contexts, such as personal achievements, professional success, or social events. In literature, it has been used extensively to express admiration and praise. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' Malvolio says, 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em. Pray you, now, reverend sir, look well to this: I will, anon. I will go tell Lady Topsail that the Lady Olivia doth congratulate her.' This usage highlights the significance of acknowledging someone's accomplishments and expressing admiration.

How to Memorize "congratulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of shaking hands or giving a pat on the back while expressing warm approval and praise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'congratulate' with feelings of happiness, pride, and admiration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Congratulations, you're great!' to remember the meaning of the word.

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