1. Express congratulations
   "They congratulated the newlyweds on their marriage";
   - felicitate
    
2. Say something to someone that expresses praise
   "He congratulated her on her last physics paper";
   - compliment
    
3. Be proud of
   "He congratulates himself on making it into law school";
   - pride, plume
    
4. Express pride or satisfaction with oneself
   "She congratulated herself on making the right decision";
   - preen

Derived forms: congratulated, congratulates, congratulating

Type of: bid, crow, experience, feel, gloat, praise, triumph, wish

Encyclopedia: Congratulate