Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To express joy or good wishes to someone for their success or happiness.
Congratulate
/kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
We should congratulate her on her new job.They congratulated him warmly after his big success.
Etymology:
From Latin *congratulari,* based on *gratulari* meaning to show joy. The prefix *con* meaning together with was combined to express sharing in the joy.
Usage Statistics:
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