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congratulations

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congratulations
Noun, pl, interj
expressions of pleasure or joy on another's success or good fortune
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.congratulationscongratulations - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
commendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
superlative - an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it"
encomium, paean, panegyric, pean, eulogy - a formal expression of praise
eulogium, eulogy - a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
good word, recommendation, testimonial - something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

congratulations
plural noun 1. good wishes, greetings, compliments, best wishes, pat on the back, felicitations
interjection 2. good wishes, greetings, compliments, best wishes, felicitations
Translations

congratulations [kəngrætjuˈleɪʃənz] npl congratulations (on) → felicitaciones fpl (por);
congratulations! → ¡enhorabuena!, ¡felicidades!
congratulations [kəngrætjuˈleɪʃənz] congratulate npl congratulations (on) → félicitations fpl (pour) excl congratulations! → (toutes mes) félicitations!
congratulations [kəngrætjuˈleɪʃənz] congratulate nplGlückwunsch m, Glückwünsche pl;
congratulations! congratulate → herzlichen Glückwunsch!;
congratulations on congratulate → Glückwünsche zu
congratulations [kəngrætjuˈleɪʃənz] npl congratulations (on) → congratulazioni fpl (per) exclcongratulazioni!, rallegramenti!

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But his congratulations died on his lips at sight of Anne's face.
The judge was full of congratulations and curiosity.
Then, my dear Adam, I need not wait to offer congratulations.
 
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