congratulations
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- noun
- /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
- I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your recent promotion.
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Watch on YouTubeSo welcome Dolly, congratulations on A More just future.
- So welcome Dolly, congratulations on A More just future.
- And he's like, you know, Captain Smith, congratulations, Staff Sergeant, whatever.
- Again, big congratulations out to Jackie and Abhi.
- First of all, congratulations on inventing a time machine.
- Dana, we thank you for being here and congratulations on five years clean and clear.
- Now, I've got to say congratulations on your BAFTA nomination.
- So I would like to start off by saying congratulations, you've made it.
- And so if you have a bad day, congratulations, you're breathing.
Examples
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And Ryan, congratulations for moving on to the next round.
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And again, thank God for you and congratulations on your new star.
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OK, so first congratulations to all of you.
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So I just want to say congratulations to you and your man.
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So if you posted first, congratulations, you won the Internet.
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Thank you for the invitation, first of all, and congratulations to New Zealand.
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First of all, congratulations on inventing a time machine.
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Hey girl, congratulations Amra, this is amazing.
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So one more time, Maureen, congratulations, really awesome.
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Again, big congratulations out to Jackie and Abhi.
Synonyms
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To praise someone for doing a task well
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A polite remark that praises someone or something
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Clapping hands to show you like or approve something
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Words or actions that show admiration for someone
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5.3
Praise and respect people give for doing something well
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A public word of thanks and praise often said during an event or online
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Polite words that show respect or good wishes to someone
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An official award or letter praising someone for good work
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A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
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Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
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A praise or compliment for something someone did
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Words or actions showing congratulations to someone on a special occasion
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A lot of praise for someone or something
Antonyms
Compounds
How Praiseful
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- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
congratulations = congratulation (transparent) = congratulate + ion + s
Formed by the standard nominalization 'congratulation' from the verb 'congratulate' plus the plural/exclamatory 's', so learners who know 'congratulate' or 'congratulation' can readily derive the meaning.
Etymology
The word congratulations comes from the Latin parts con- meaning 'with' and gratus meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful', so it originally meant 'being pleased with someone'. You can see the same root in grateful, which helps you remember that congratulations is a way to show joy and good wishes for someone's success.