| Main Entry: | congratulation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | compliment |
Synonyms: |
adulation, applause, commendation, felicitation, laudation, praise, salute |
| Concept: | Congratulation. |
| Category: | 1. Social Affections |
Synonyms: |
-nouns
congratulation, gratulation; felicitation; salute; condolence; compliments of the season.
-verbs
congratulate, gratulate; felicitate; give one joy, wish one joy; compliment; tender one's congratulations, offer one's congratulations; wish many happy returns of the day, wish a merry Christmas and a happy new year., congratulate oneself (rejoice).
-adjectives
congratulatory, gratulatory.
-phrases
I wish you all the joy that you can wish" [Merchant of Venice].
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