congratulation

/kənˌɡɹæd͡ʒʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

congratulation

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Definition

The act of congratulating.

Etymology

From Middle English congratulacion, from Middle French congratulation or its etymon Latin congrātulātiō, from congrātulor (“to congratulate”). By surface analysis, congratulate + -ion.

Example Sentences

  • "May I present my warmest congratulations?"
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