congratulation

[US]/kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃn/
[UK]/kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. expression of praise or admiration offered in response to an achievement or good fortune

Phrases & Collocations

Congratulations!

Example Sentences

our congratulations to the winners.

Congratulations showered on the newlyweds.

a hefty dose of self-congratulation about how noble we are.

We cabled congratulations to him.

to offer one's congratulations on her success

It's your birthday today? Congratulations!

She accepted their congratulations with becoming modesty.

there was a good deal of kissing and more congratulations before we parted.

I panted my congratulations to the winner of the race.

I send you my warmest congratulations on your success.

Please give her my congratulations when you see her.

The letter arrived in congratulation of my graduation from the university.

The company office was inundated with telegrams of congratulations on the tenth anniversary of its foundation.

You've passed your driving test?Congratulations!

Real-world Examples

May I offer my congratulations on your victory today. Likewise.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

" Congratulations to 'blue scuti, '" Rogers said.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

Other world leaders also sent their congratulations.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Congratulations! Affordable housing is rare in this city.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

He enjoyed singing and all the congratulations afterwards!

Source: New Curriculum Standard People’s Education Press High School English (Compulsory 2)

I want to offer you my congratulations. Thank you.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

French, German and EU leaders have also sent their congratulations.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2023

Bryant tweeted his congratulations to James the night before the crash.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

Thank you very much indeed, once again congratulations.

Source: 2022 Nobel Prize Winner Interview Transcript

U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted his congratulations and said he will be great.

Source: VOA Special English: World

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