congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ verb2 •to say warm words to someone because something good has happened to themRemind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding.We must congratulate Dave and Lisa on getting married. •[with oneself] To consider oneself fortunate in some matter.I congratulated myself on the success of my plan. formscongratulated · congratulating · congratulates · congratulateth