congratulation

noun

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

-ˌgra-jə- \

Definition of congratulation

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

Get our daily newsletter The outcome prompted joy around the world: Donald Trump tweeted his congratulations. — The Economist, "Deliverance for Thailand’s cave-trapped footballers," 12 July 2018 The recipients responded joyfully, sending each other congratulations and emoji of big red hearts. — Marissa J. Lang, Washington Post, "Eight drivers, five days: A migrant’s emotional journey to find her daughter," 11 July 2018 Greetings and congratulations, graduates of the class of 2018. — Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, "Advice for Leading a Successful Outdoor Life," 12 June 2018 Not a big hashtag man, but congratulations #HamFam!! — Maria Pasquini, ajc, "George H.W. Bush ‘finally’ catches ‘Hamilton’ — a goal he shared with late wife Barbara," 20 May 2018 Thank you to all the bakers who submitted recipes and congratulations to our finalists. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Pie contestants serve love in every slice," 6 Apr. 2018 The new mom has received congratulations and well wishes from fans and family, including a new adorable shout out from Hailey Baldwin. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Hailey Baldwin Thinks Kylie Jenner Is Going to Be the “Best Mom Ever”," 8 Feb. 2018 Trump's State of the Union address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with dark warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of drugs and violent immigrants living in the United States illegally. — Greg Larose, NOLA.com, "State of the Union: The 100 words Trump used the most," 30 Jan. 2018 If the answer was yes, congratulations were in order. — Elizabeth Kiefer, Glamour, "A Pregnancy Test You Can Flush Down the Toilet Is Almost a Reality," 5 July 2018

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