Congratulation is a noun used for words or actions that show pleasurea feeling of happiness or satisfaction about someone else’s success, good fortune, or specialimportant or unusual; not ordinary occasion. In everyday English, it is usually used in the plural form, congratulationswords expressing happiness for another person’s success or good luck.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌkɑnˌgrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: kon-grach-uh-LAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on LAY; secondary stress is on the first syllable.
This is the noun meaning words of pleasure or praise for someone else’s success or good fortune.
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Congratulation Meaning
words that show you are pleased for someone else
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an expression of pleasure at another person’s success, achievement, or good fortune
Example: I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- felicitation — Formal noun meaning an expression of congratulations; can work in this sense, though it is uncommon in everyday speech.
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Other Meanings of Congratulation
Meaning 2
the act of recognizing and celebrating someone’s good news
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
Example: She offered her congratulations when he received the award.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- felicitation — Formal noun used for the act of congratulating someone.
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Congratulation Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- felicitation
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
- felicitation
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Common Mistakes
- People often use this noun in the plural form, congratulations, rather than the singular form congratulation.
- It can be mistaken for congratulatory, which is an adjective, not a noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does congratulation mean?
It means an expression of pleasure or approval when someone has good news, success, or a special occasion to celebrate.
Is congratulation usually singular or plural?
It is usually used in the plural form, congratulations, in normal English.
What is a synonym for congratulation?
A close formal synonym is felicitation, though it is much less common in everyday English.
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