What is the meaning of the word "congratulate"?

Definitions:

  1. to be proud of someone or praise them copy to clipboard verb
    • I congratulated them after the graduation ceremony. copy to clipboard
  2. to express congratulations copy to clipboard verb
    • We congratulated them on their victory. copy to clipboard
  3. to give praise for an achievement copy to clipboard verb
    • I congratulate you on your recent sporting successes. copy to clipboard

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