释义 |
grat·u·late I. \-ˌlāt\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin gratulatus, past participle of gratulari, from gratus pleasing, thankful — more at grace transitive verb 1. archaic : to salute with declarations of joy : congratulate 2. obsolete : to show thankfulness for or to : gratify, repay, recompense intransitive verb archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure or satisfaction II. adjective Etymology: Latin gratulatus, past participle obsolete : gratifying, pleasing |