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单词 congratulation
释义

congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce congratulation (audio)
-ˌgra-jə-
1
: a congratulatory expression
usually used in plural
Congratulations on your promotion.
2
: the act of congratulating

Synonyms

  • commendations [archaic]
  • compliment
  • felicitations
  • greetings
  • regards
  • respects
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce congratulation (audio)
1
: the act of expressing pleasure at another person's success or good fortune
2
: an expression of pleasure at another person's success or good fortune
usually used in pl.
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