Word
congratulations
Phoneticscon·grat·u·la·tions
US/kənˌɡɹætʃəˈɫeɪʃənz/
UK/kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˈeɪʃənz/
Definitions
01praise for success
n. the act of telling someone you are happy for their success or good luck.
n. the act of expressing pleasure at the success or good fortune of another person.
“The whole team sent their congratulations to the manager on her promotion.”
“The university president offered his warmest congratulations to the graduating class during the commencement ceremony.”
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the message or sentiment sent to someone.
Pitfall
I sent him my congratulation.
I sent him my congratulations.
In modern English, this word is almost always used in the plural form when expressing good wishes.
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02well done
interj. a word you say to someone to celebrate their achievement.
interj. an exclamation used to express praise for an achievement or to celebrate a happy event.
“Congratulations on your new job, you worked so hard for it.”
“Congratulations on the publication of your first novel; it is a remarkable achievement for such a young writer.”
Usage
Often shortened to 'congrats' in informal speech and writing.
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