English Explanatory Dictionary

gratulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To express joy at (an event or situation).
  2. To greet, welcome, salute.
adj
  1. Worthy of gratulation.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹætjʊleɪt/ /ˈɡɹætʃəleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gratulate.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gratulate2.wav /ˈɡɹætjʊlət/ /ˈɡɹætʃələt/

Word forms

gratulate gratulates gratulating gratulated more gratulate most gratulate

Etymology

First attested circa 1567; borrowed from Latin grātulātus, perfect active participle of grātulor, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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