Congratulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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congratulation

 

[ kษ™nหŒษกrรฆtสƒสŠหˆleษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

celebratory event

The act of congratulating someone, typically on a special occasion or achievement. It is a way of expressing joy and admiration towards the person being congratulated.

Synonyms

compliment, felicitations, praise

Examples of usage

  • He received many congratulation messages after winning the award.
  • She gave him a big hug as a congratulation for his promotion.
  • The whole team gathered for a congratulation party in his honor.
Context #2 | Noun

informal usage

A message or gesture expressing delight or approval for someone's success or good fortune.

Synonyms

accolade, applause, kudos

Examples of usage

  • I just wanted to send you a quick congratulation on your new job!
  • His face lit up with joy upon receiving the congratulation card.
  • She was overwhelmed by the flood of congratulation from her friends.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

An expression of pleasure or joy, especially at the good fortune of another.

Synonyms

felicitation, good wishes, salutation

Examples of usage

  • The room was filled with congratulation and merriment at the news of the engagement.
  • In times past, it was customary to offer a congratulation gift to the newlyweds.

Translations

Translations of the word "congratulation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parabรฉns

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคงเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรผckwunsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gratulacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ‚ใงใจใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉlicitations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ felicitaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tebrikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•ํ•˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‡ู†ุฆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gratulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gratulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅ่ดบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤestitke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ til hamingju

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚ั‚ั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒชแƒแƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™brik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ felicitaciones

Etymology

The word 'congratulation' originated from the Latin word 'congratulatio' which means 'to wish joy'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the term became widely used to express joy and admiration towards someone's achievements or special occasions. Today, 'congratulation' is a common way to celebrate and acknowledge the success of others.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,734, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.