congratulation
Americannoun
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the act of congratulating.
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congratulations, an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another.
interjection
Other Word Forms
- congratulational adjective
- precongratulation noun
Etymology
Origin of congratulation
1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin congrātulātiōn- (stem of congrātulātiō ), equivalent to congrātulāt ( us ) ( congratulate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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"This marks the first time a K-pop composer or producer has won a Grammy Award. I extend my warmest congratulations on this remarkable achievement," he said on social media platform X.
From Barron's
"I just saw her on the red carpet, and I got to talk to her for a little bit, and I know that she won a Grammy too so congratulations to her."
From BBC
Carr explained: "The cameraman goes 'congratulations', and I go 'how did you know I won?' He said 'I didn't."
From BBC
Through all the congratulations and chaos, the students trudged into classes, welcomed home by the Pali High Band.
From Los Angeles Times
Then Mr. Pinkerton stepped over and shook hands with the ghostly figure, offering hearty congratulations.
From Literature
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