gratulation

noun

grat·​u·​la·​tion ˌgrachəˈlāshən 

plural -s

1

a

: gratification, satisfaction, pleasure

b

: expression of gratification (as by ceremonial rejoicings)

—usually used in plural

2

a

: congratulation

b

: words of congratulation : a congratulatory address

3

obsolete

a

: expression of gratitude : thanks

b

: reward

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gratulacyon, from Latin gratulation-, gratulatio, from gratulatus + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for gratulation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation