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congratulation

[kuhn-grach-uh-ley-shuhn, -graj-, kuhng-]

noun

  1. the act of congratulating.

  2. congratulations, an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another.



interjection

  1. congratulations, (used to express joy in the success or good fortune of another).

    Congratulations! You have just won the lottery!

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Other Word Forms

  • congratulational adjective
  • precongratulation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of congratulation1

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin DzԲٳܱپō- (stem of DzԲٳܱپō ), equivalent to DzԲٳܱ ( us ) ( congratulate ) + -ō- -ion
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Let’s give a huge congratulations to our head Coach Rick Robinson on his 700th career win.

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"On behalf of the city of Aberdeen, I offer my warmest congratulations to Aberdeen FC on their Scottish Cup Final triumph against Celtic," he said.

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US President Donald Trump earlier posted his congratulations on his Truth Social platform, claiming that the swap was complete and that "this could lead to something big???"

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Trump offered "congratulations" to his family on his release.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also offered a note of congratulations on social media.

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