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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So … congratulations to the United States for winning the World Baseball Classic?
From Los Angeles Times
"A nomination is an extraordinary achievement, and I extend my warmest congratulations to every nominee for their innovation, hard work and resilience."
From BBC
Top Iranian politicians — the president, foreign minister and parliament speaker — sent effusive congratulations to Khamenei.
From Los Angeles Times
First and foremost, congratulations on 40 years of marriage!
From Los Angeles Times
In a special message to NWT, he said: "I send my most sincere congratulations on achieving your centenary."
From BBC
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