CONGRATULATE Definition & Meaning

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We've always tried to — when we're in the back, hanging out, waiting for them — when each of them come out, congratulate them either way, whether it's a win or loss.

Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, congratulated Buttigieg for his “historic confirmation” in a statement.

Then little by little our friends and family, chosen and biological, joined us to congratulate us and wish us well.

Some were prepared to issue statements congratulating legislators.

My beef is not with Jolie, whom I congratulate on her work, and admire as human being simply trying to do a little bit of good.

Other times I would say how wonderful it was to see him, and congratulate him on all the success that had come his way.

The Miss Delaware Pageant is proud to congratulate Brittany and wishes Amanda the very best on her future endeavors.

“I should congratulate Adriano for doing the best with what he had to work with,” Rangel said.

One day Ebadi arrived at the Ministry of Justice to congratulate the revolutionary officials who had taken power.

"I congratulate you on your engagement," he said at last, looking up with a face that seemed to Bernard hard and unnatural.

The bride then goes to court; after which the ladies visit her, and proceed to congratulate the other members of the family.

"I am very glad, and congratulate you that Crompton Place is your home without a doubt," Jack said to her.

There are a certain number of ready-made phrases which we store and use when we wish to congratulate one another.

Let me congratulate you upon the fortitude and courage with which you have ignored those lying reports of my death.