The Collaborative International Dictionary
Gratulating
Gratulate \Grat"u*late\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grqatulated; p. pr. & vb. n. Gratulating.] [L. gratulatus, p. p. of gratulari to congratulate, fr. gratus pleasing, agreeable. See Grate,
] To salute with declaration of joy; to congratulate. [R.]
--Shak.