congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 
-ˌgra-jə-
1
: a congratulatory expression
—usually used in plural
Congratulations on your promotion.
2
: the act of congratulating
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Examples of congratulation in a Sentence
Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.
Please send her my congratulations.
I sent her a letter of congratulations.
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Passersby pressed their hands into hers, proffering congratulations.
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Whitman — who is an avid fan of the show Friday Night Lights and even hosted a rewatch podcast of the sports drama with its stars Scott Porter and Zach Gilford — also received words of congratulations from Porter.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Whitman — who is an avid fan of the show Friday Night Lights and even hosted a rewatch podcast of the sports drama with its stars Scott Porter and Zach Gilford — also received words of congratulations from Porter.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for congratulation
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congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of congratulating
2
: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune
—usually used in plural
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