1. to express congratulations or good wishes to someone
Usage: formal or archaic; third-person singular present tense of 'gratulate'

Examples

• The principal gratulates the scholarship winners at the assembly.
• She gratulates her friend on the successful completion of the project.
• He gratulates the team for their outstanding performance.
• The coach gratulates each athlete individually after the competition.
• They gratulate the newlyweds on their marriage.