congratulate

To congratulate someone in a friendly and sincere way.

To congratulate someone directly, in person, rather than through a message.

To congratulate someone with great sincerity and enthusiasm.

To congratulate someone in front of other people or in a public statement.

A formal way of saying someone deserves congratulations, often used in official contexts.

A polite phrase used, for example in a speech, to invite others to congratulate someone together.

Used to specify the achievement or event for which someone is being congratulated.

Used to specify the action or quality for which someone is being congratulated. 'On' is more common for specific achievements.

A polite and common way to express a desire to congratulate.

Expresses a personal desire to offer congratulations.

Expresses a strong sense of obligation to congratulate someone.

Similar to 'have to', indicating a strong necessity or personal conviction to congratulate.

A more formal way to say 'want to congratulate'.