Congratulates Meaning in English
word · lemma: congratulate
kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layt
kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˌeɪts
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layts
Definition
Says something to show they are happy about someone else's success or good news.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal or polite contexts. Usually followed by 'on' or 'for': 'She congratulates him on his promotion.' Not used to express personal pride or happiness—focuses on acknowledging someone else's achievement.
Spanish: felicitaPortuguese (BR): parabenizaPortuguese (PT): felicitaChinese (Simplified): 祝贺Chinese (Traditional): 祝賀Hindi: बधाई देता हैArabic: يُهنئBengali: অভিনন্দন জানান - শুভেচ্ছা জানানRussian: поздравляетJapanese: 祝うVietnamese: chúc mừngKorean: 축하하다Turkish: tebrik ederUrdu: مبارکباد دیتی ہےIndonesian: mengucapkan selamat
Example Sentences
She congratulates her friend for winning the prize.
basic
He always congratulates people on their birthdays.
basic
The teacher congratulates the class on their hard work.
basic
Everyone at work congratulates her when she gets a promotion.
natural
After the game, the coach congratulates the team on their good performance.
natural
My mom always congratulates me, even for small achievements.
natural