congratulate
UK: /kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.leɪt/ | US: /kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.leɪt/
vt. to express joy or praise to someone for an achievement or happy occasion
vt. to feel or show satisfaction about an event or success
The word "congratulate" originates from Latin congratulari, combining con- (meaning "together") and gratulari (meaning "to rejoice" or "to give thanks"). The root grat- is tied to gratus ("pleasing" or "grateful"), which also appears in words like "gratitude" and "grace." Over time, the term evolved in English to specifically denote expressing shared joy or praise for someone's success, reflecting the communal aspect (con-) of celebration.
She called to congratulate him on his promotion.
The team gathered to congratulate their coach on the victory.
I congratulated my sister for graduating with honors.
They congratulated each other after finishing the project.
The mayor congratulated the volunteers for their hard work.