Associations to the word «Congratulations»

Wiktionary

CONGRATULATION, noun. The act of congratulating.

Dictionary definition

CONGRATULATION, noun. The act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration.
CONGRATULATION, noun. (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another; "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage".

Wise words

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