Meaning
To express praise or commendation to someone for an achievement, milestone, or positive occurrence, often accompanied by a sense of shared joy or acknowledgment of the recipient's efforts and success.
💡 While "congratulate" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, it is important to ensure that the tone matches the occasion; for instance, "congratulating" in a professional setting may require a more reserved approach compared to personal celebrations.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
met
Sarah
at
a
congenial
caf
é
to
mark
the
modest
milestone
of
her
promotion
,
and
the
atmosphere
felt
quietly
celebratory
.
Her
colleagues
had
left
a
handwritten
note
that
acknowledged
her
accomplishment
and
offered
commendations
in
a
few
careful
lines
.
I
wanted
to
congratulate
her
personally
,
so
I
waited
until
she
looked
up
and
delivered
a
sincere
compliment
about
the
professionalism
she
had
shown
.
She
accepted
the
praise
with
a
calm
,
relieved
smile
and
spoke
about
how
she
planned
to
navigate
the
new
responsibilities
without
losing
balance
.
Before
we
parted
,
we
decided
to
take
a
short
walk
so
she
could
reflect
on
the
change
and
anticipate
the
opportunities
it
might
bring
.
Common Phrases
congratulate on an achievement
extend congratulations
heartfelt congratulations
Synonyms
Related Words
Never forget "congratulate"
Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every C1 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.
