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congratulate vs congratulatory

congratulatory vs congratulate

congratulate is not an adjective while congratulatory is an adjective.

congratulate is a verb but congratulatory is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
congratulate No No Yes No
congratulatory No Yes No No
congratulate (adjective) congratulatory (adjective)
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
congratulate (verb) congratulatory (verb)
say something to someone that expresses praise
express congratulations
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
be proud of
Difference between congratulate and congratulatory

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