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congratulatory vs congratulate

congratulate vs congratulatory

congratulatory is an adjective but congratulate is not an adjective.

congratulatory is not a verb while congratulate is a verb.

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

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