Congratulation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Congratulation ( noun )

  1. An expression of praise or admiration for an achievement or good news.
  2. A formal expression of praise or admiration for an achievement or good news, made in writing or in speech.

Origin:

From late latin congratulatio, from congruentia ("congruence") +‎ -atio ("action, process") from the latin word "congratulari" meaning to felicitate or to be in agreement.

Examples:

  1. He received many congratulation on his graduation from college.
  2. She received a letter of congratulation from the President on her achievement.
  3. I extend my warmest congratulation on your engagement.
  4. The team received congratulation on their victory.
  5. He received congratulation from all his friends on his new job.

(As a verb)

Congratulation ( verb )

  1. An expression of praise or admiration for an achievement or good news.
  2. A formal expression of praise or admiration for an achievement or good news, made in writing or in speech.

Origin:

From late latin congratulatio, from congruentia ("congruence") +‎ -atio ("action, process") from the latin word "congratulari" meaning to felicitate or to be in agreement.

Examples:

  1. He received many congratulation on his graduation from college.
  2. She received a letter of congratulation from the President on her achievement.
  3. I extend my warmest congratulation on your engagement.
  4. The team received congratulation on their victory.
  5. He received congratulation from all his friends on his new job.
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