congratulate in WordNet English dictionary

1. say something to someone that expresses praise
   "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
   compliment  congratulate 
   
2. express congratulations
   congratulate  felicitate 
   
3. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
   preen  congratulate 
   
4. be proud of
   "He prides himself on making it into law school"
   pride  plume  congratulate