congratulate

US /kənˈɡrætʃəˌlet, -ˈɡrædʒ-, kəŋ-/

UK /kən'grætjʊˌleɪt/

B2

verb

  • To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened

Examples

I must congratulate you on your excellent exam results.

She congratulated me warmly on my performance.