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congratulations

 

[ kษ™nหŒษกrรฆtสƒ.uหˆleษช.สƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

achievement

An expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another.

Synonyms

best wishes, compliments, felicitations

Examples of usage

  • Congratulations on your promotion!
  • I want to offer my congratulations on your graduation.
Context #2 | Noun

celebration

The act of congratulating.

Synonyms

applause, celebration, praise

Examples of usage

  • The party was filled with hugs and congratulations.
  • They received many congratulations on their wedding day.
Context #3 | Noun

wishes

Good wishes; regards.

Synonyms

best regards, good wishes, regards

Examples of usage

  • My congratulations to you and your family.
  • He sent his congratulations to the newlyweds.

Translations

Translations of the word "congratulations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parabรฉns

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคงเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรผckwรผnsche

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•ํ•˜ํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‡ุงู†ูŠู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gratulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gratulรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅ่ดบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤestitke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ til hamingju

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚ั‚ั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒชแƒแƒ•แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™briklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ felicitaciones

Etymology

The word 'congratulations' originates from the Latin word 'gratulationem', which means 'expression of pleasure'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to convey joy and good wishes to others on their achievements or happy occasions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,381, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.