Congratulation

Pronunciation: /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of congratulation

noun a formal expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good fortune

Example Sentences

A1 Congratulations on passing your exam!

A2 I heard you got a promotion, congratulations!

B1 Congratulations on your new job, I'm so happy for you!

B2 I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your wedding day.

C1 The team sent their warmest congratulations on your retirement.

C2 Congratulations on winning the prestigious award, you truly deserve it.

Examples of congratulation in a Sentence

formal Congratulations on your promotion! You have worked hard and deserve this recognition.

informal Congrats on getting the job! You're going to do great!

slang Props on acing that test! You're a genius!

figurative High five on completing the marathon! You're a true champion!

Grammatical Forms of congratulation

• past tense: congratulated
• plural: congratulations
• comparative: more congratulatory
• superlative: most congratulatory
• present tense: congratulates
• future tense: will congratulate
• perfect tense: has congratulated
• continuous tense: is congratulating
• singular: congratulation
• positive degree: congratulatory
• infinitive: to congratulate
• gerund: congratulating
• participle: congratulating

Origin and Evolution of congratulation

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'congratulation' originates from the Latin word 'congratulatio', which is derived from the verb 'congratulari' meaning 'to congratulate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 16th century, 'congratulation' has evolved to become a common expression of praise or well-wishing towards someone for an achievement or milestone.