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Webster 1913 Edition

Congratulation

Con-gratˊu-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
congratulatio
: cf. F.
congratulation
.]
The act of congratulating; an expression of sympathetic pleasure.
With infinite
congratulations
for our safe arrival.
Dr. J. Scott.

Webster 1828 Edition

Congratulation

CONGRATULATION

,
Noun.
The act of professing ones joy or satisfaction on account of some happy event, prosperity or success.

CONGRATULATION

,
Noun.
The act of professing ones joy or good wishes at the success or happiness of another, or on account of an event deemed fortunate to both parties or to the community.

Definition 2024

congratulation

congratulation

English

Alternative forms

Noun

congratulation ‎(plural congratulations)

  1. The act of congratulating.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:praise

Translations

Derived terms

French

Noun

congratulation f ‎(plural congratulations)

  1. (dated) congratulation

Synonyms

Etymology

From Middle French, con- +‎ gratulation, cognate with Latin congrātulor ‎(“I congratulate”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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