глагол 1) (congratulate (up)on) поздравлять (с чем-либо) Например: to congratulate heartily / sincerely / warmly — сердечно, искренне, тепло поздравить The whole family congratulated Sam on his new appointment. — Вся семья поздравила Сэма с его новым назначением. 2) (congratulate (up)on) радоваться (чему-либо); гордиться (чем-либо) Например: He congratulated himself on his success. — Он гордился своим успехом.
transitive verb (-lated; -lating) Etymology: Latin congratulatus, past participle of congratulari to wish joy, from com- + gratulari to wish joy, from gratus pleasing — more at grace 1. archaic to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event) 2. to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune Example: graciously congratulated the winner; also to feel pleased with Example: congratulating herself for a job well done 3. obsolete salute, greet • congratulator noun • congratulatory adjective