definition of
congratulate

[1] #1 congratulate v. [compliment] say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper". wn

[2] #2 congratulate v. [felicitate] express congratulations. wn

[3] #3 congratulate v. [pride, plume] be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school". wn

[4] #4 congratulate v. [preen] pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement. wn