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- [kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng-]
- /kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
- /kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng-]
- /kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
Definitions of congratulation word
- noun congratulation the act of congratulating 3
- noun congratulation expressions of pleasure and best wishes on the occasion of another's good fortune or success 3
- noun congratulation the act of congratulating. 1
- noun congratulation congratulations, an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another. 1
- noun congratulation An expression of praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion; the act of congratulating. 1
- noun congratulation joy for sb else 1
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Origin of congratulation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin congrātulātiōn- (stem of congrātulātiō), equivalent to congrātulāt(us) (see congratulate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Congratulation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
congratulation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
congratulation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congratulation
noun congratulation
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- salute — Military. to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
- adulation — Adulation is uncritical admiration and praise of someone or something.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Antonyms for congratulation
noun congratulation
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
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