Definition
to congratulate (someone): to compliment, to felicitate (someone), to tell (someone) that they have done well
I would like to congratulate you on your new baby: well done - he's lovely!
Congratulations!: Well done!
Congratulations is often abbreviated to congrats.
- "Congratulations on the exhibition."
- "Congratulations, Bruno."
- "So, thanks and congratulations, Bob."
- "This development pleases me, and I would like to congratulate this person on their desire to attain Nirvana with us, or possibly just Soundgarden."
- "Peter : Congratulations Mamma."
- "Glenfiddich : Mr. Jones, Congratulations on your debut."
- "Congratulations on your new position as my life coach!"
- "Bruno : Hey Connors, congratulations on the gold label deal you put together."
- "Susie : Congratulations, I'm British."
- "Congratulations, you've made the decision to grab the brass ring"
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