congratulations

Saykuhn-grach-uh-LAY-shuhnzUS/kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz//kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

2 meanings of congratulations

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interjection
Said to praise someone and show you are pleased about their success or good news.
Congratulations! You passed your driving test!
“We just had a baby girl.” “Congratulations, that's wonderful!”
Similarkudos, bravo
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2
words of praisenoun
Plural of congratulation. Used for the kind words you give someone after a success.
Please give my congratulations to your sister on her wedding.
The team got cards and congratulations from people all over town.
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congratulations is a form of congratulation

congratulation, noun: The act of telling someone you are happy about their success or good luck. Full entry

Forms: congratulationcongratulations plural
Spelling: congratulation → congratulations: add -s

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