gratulate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Grat"u*late transitive verb
Etymology
L. gratulatus, p. p. of gratulari to congratulate, fr. gratus pleasing, agreeable. See Grate, a.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Grqatulated ; present participle & verbal noun Gratulating
Definitions
  1. To salute with declaration of joy; to congratulate. R. Shak.
Grat"u*late adjective
Definitions
  1. Worthy of gratulation. Obs.
    There's more behind that is more gratulate. Shak.

Webster 1913