congratulation

noun

con·grat·u·la·tion | \ kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən

, -ˌgra-jə-\

Definition of congratulation

1 : the act of congratulating

2 : a congratulatory expression —usually used in plural Congratulations on your promotion.

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

So, congratulations on being the first British female solo artist to reach seven number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart! — Dani Deahl, The Verge, "What’s in your bag, Jess Glynne?," 19 Oct. 2018 If that sounds like an accurate summary of your Instagram feed, first, congratulations on escaping wedding season. — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, "Clinique Is Revamping Its Iconic Happy Perfume," 6 Sep. 2018 First of all, congratulations on getting this guy out of your life. — Charlotte Cowles, The Cut, "My Ex Boyfriend Owes Me $10,000. How Do I Get Him to Pay Me Back?," 7 June 2018 Trump tweeted congratulations to Barletta Wednesday morning. — Arit John, Bloomberg.com, "Pennsylvania’s Voters Break Up All-Male Congressional Delegation," 16 May 2018 Kobe Bryant, who tweeted congratulations to Ogunbowale after the semifinal win, took notice of the final shot. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Arike Ogunbowale hits three-pointer at buzzer to lift Notre Dame to national title," 1 Apr. 2018 Will Fridele, who plays Eric in both shows, tweeted out his congratulations to the happy couple. — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, ""Girl Meets World" Star Danielle Fishel is Pregnant and Her Co-Stars Are Freaking Out!," 3 Jan. 2019 But hey, congratulations on all those likes and shares. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "Facebook removes misinformation, but only on a technicality," 12 Oct. 2018 Huge congratulations to @evapilgrim who will embark on this new journey with me. — Megan Friedman, Good Housekeeping, "Paula Faris Leaves 'Good Morning America' in Tears on Her Last Day as Weekend Anchor," 1 Oct. 2018

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