Definition of "congratulates" [congratulates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of congratulate. (verb)

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• "When he mentioned his score of 129 the first time, Jay puts his hand over his mouth to stop laughter and then, in a totally mocking way, "congratulates" his guest on such a great score."
• "Ron Paul backs Steele, 'congratulates' RNC chairman"
• "In it, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos "congratulates" Bishop Pierre Pican "for not having denounced a priest to the civil authorities.""