Where does “gratulate” come from?
gratulate (English) comes from Latin gratulatus, from Latin grātulor, from Latin grātus, from Proto-Italic grātos, from Proto-Indo-European gʷr̥Htós, from Proto-Indo-European gʷerH- — to express approval; praise; to elevate.
gratulate (English): To express joy at; To greet, welcome, salute;...
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- To express joy at; To greet, welcome, salute;...
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