gratulate

Meanings

• verb

  expressing praise or approval, especially for a achievement or kindness

  - "He was gratulated for his excellent performance."
  - "The guests were gratulated by the host for their attendance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gratulate
jubilate , contemplate , intimate , adulate

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Variants

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gratulate , gratulated , gratulates , gratulating , gratulation , gratulations , gratulatory

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'gratulatus', past participle of 'gratulare', meaning 'to express gratitude or pleasure'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gratulate' comes from the Latin word 'gratulatus', which means 'pleased' or 'glad'.

2. In ancient Rome, citizens would 'gratulate' each other by clapping their hands together.

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Related Concepts

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1. express gratitude: The act of acknowledging and thanking someone for their kindness or achievement.

2. praise: The act of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gratulate' is used to express the speaker's approval or praise for someone's achievement or kindness. In music, the term is not commonly used but can be found in poetry and song lyrics.

How to Memorize "gratulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself expressing your appreciation and praise to someone for their achievement or kindness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gratulate' with the feeling of happiness and satisfaction you get when acknowledging someone's achievement or kindness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'gratulate': 'Gives Respect And Thanks, Understanding Loyalty And Appreciation'.

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