Definition of Gratulate

1. v. t. To salute with declaration of joy; to congratulate.

2. a. Worthy of gratulation.

Definition of Gratulate

1. Verb. (archaic) to congratulate ¹

2. Adjective. (obsolete) Worthy of gratulation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gratulate

1. [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gratulate

gratis(p)
gratitude
gratitudes
gratonite
grattarolaite
grattoirs
gratuities
gratuitious
gratuitous
gratuitous inducer
gratuitously
gratuitousness
gratuity
gratulate (current term)
gratulated
gratulates
gratulating
gratulation
gratulations
gratulatory
gratz
graunch
graunched
graunches
graunching
graunt
graunted
grauntest

Literary usage of Gratulate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Revised Record of the Constitutional Convention of the State of New York by William H. Steele, Charles Elliott Fitch (1900)
"gratulate the State of New York on its history, that it has ever kept its skirts clear of religious animosities and sectarian hates. ..."

2. A Confederate Girl's Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson (1913)
"gratulate myself on being the only one who did not ask him to stay. 5th. Not dead! not dead! O my God! Gibbes is not dead! Where — O dear God! Another? ..."

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