Expressed praise, approval, or good wishes to someone for an achievement or success.
From Latin 'congratulari' (to wish joy with), combining 'com-' (together) and 'gratulari' (to express pleasure). The past tense shows completed action of expressing joy.
The Latin root literally means 'to joy together'—congratulating someone was originally about sharing their happiness with them! This ancient Roman idea of shared joy still lives in the word whenever someone celebrates with you.
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