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congratulation
noun /kənˌɡræt.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/Definition
congratulations [plural] A2 something that you say when you want to congratulate someone: "I passed my driving test yesterday." "Did you? Congratulations!" Congratulations on your engagement!Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down › [U] the act of congratulating someone: He sent her a note of congratulation on her election victory.Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down
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Synonyms and related words:
- a pat on the back idiom
- acclaim noun
- acclaim verb
- acclamation noun
- accolade noun
- clap noun (NOISE)
- clap verb (MAKE NOISE)
- compliment noun
- compliment verb
- earn/get/score brownie points idiom
- enthrone verb
- eulogize verb
- eulogy noun
- exalt verb
- ooh and aah idiom
- ovation noun
- paean noun
- panegyric noun
- pat sb on the back idiom
- puff noun (PRAISE)
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