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I remember having a feeling like, 'I can't believe this is happening!' Two years ago I was auditioning for The Disney Channel, and now Paul Rudd is saying, 'Hey man, congratulations on your Emmy nomination!'
Max Greenfield

Meaning of "congratulations" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONGRATULATIONS

congratulations  [kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONGRATULATIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Congratulations is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONGRATULATIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of congratulations in the English dictionary

The definition of congratulations in the dictionary is expressions of pleasure or joy; felicitations.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONGRATULATIONS


Appalachians
ˌæpəˈleɪʃənz
combinations
ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
community-relations
kəˌmjuːnɪtɪrɪˈleɪʃənz
crenellations
ˌkrɛnɪˈleɪʃənz
deliberations
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃənz
foundations
faʊnˈdeɪʃənz
Galatians
ɡəˈleɪʃənz
illuminations
ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃənz
Lamentations
ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
preparations
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz
ramifications
ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
reparations
ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz
representations
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz
Revelations
ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃənz
solicitations
səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz
telecommunications
ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
vibrations
vaɪˈbreɪʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONGRATULATIONS

congrats
congratters
congratulable
congratulant
congratulate
congratulation
congratulative
congratulator
congratulatory
congree
congreet
congregant
congregate
congregation
Congregation of the Oratory
congregational
Congregational Church
Congregationalism
Congregationalist
congregationally

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONGRATULATIONS

accommodations
affections
alterations
community relations
conditions
connections
directions
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
instructions
intentions
international relations
law of nations
millions
National Insurance contributions
notions
proportions
public relations
reflections
transactions
United Nations

Synonyms and antonyms of congratulations in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONGRATULATIONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «congratulations» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of congratulations

Translation of «congratulations» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONGRATULATIONS

Find out the translation of congratulations to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of congratulations from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «congratulations» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

祝词
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enhorabuena
570 millions of speakers

English

congratulations
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बधाई हो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَبْرُوك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поздравления
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parabéns
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অভিনন্দন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

félicitations
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tahniah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Glückwünsche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おめでとう
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

축하
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sugeng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

những lời chúc mừng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாழ்த்துக்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अभिनंदन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tebrik ederiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

congratulazioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gratulacje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

привітання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

felicitări
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγχαρητήρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Baie geluk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gratulationer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gratulasjoner
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of congratulations

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONGRATULATIONS»

The term «congratulations» is very widely used and occupies the 7.420 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONGRATULATIONS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «congratulations» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «congratulations» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about congratulations

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10 QUOTES WITH «CONGRATULATIONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word congratulations.
1
Bonnie Bassler
I called up and said, 'Dad, I won a MacArthur.' My father goes: 'I always thought your sister would win that,' and I said, 'Dad, just say congratulations and keep your private thoughts private.' At that point he laughed, then burst into tears, and it was obvious that he was so happy and proud.
2
Willard Boyle
It is a great honor to be awarded a Nobel Prize. This is a wonderful experience for my wife Betty and me. We received congratulations by email, phone and post, many from old friends we had not seen for some time.
3
Steve Burns
I'm not supposed to talk about the snail. The snail is, well, congratulations to whoever noticed it. It's supposed to be a thing where you gotta look for it in every episode, and it's there three times in every episode.
4
Howard Carter
The news of the discovery spread fast all over the country, and inquisitive enquiries mingled with congratulations from this moment became the daily programme.
5
Leo Fitzpatrick
I met Roger Ebert at an independent-film awards or something. And he said, 'When I saw you just now, I wanted to punch you in the face. And then I had to remember you're an actor. So, congratulations!' Those are my accolades.
6
Max Greenfield
I remember having a feeling like, 'I can't believe this is happening!' Two years ago I was auditioning for The Disney Channel, and now Paul Rudd is saying, 'Hey man, congratulations on your Emmy nomination!'
7
Teri Hatcher
I didn't care at all about losing, but I just didn't want Emerson to feel bad, You know, I didn't win, but Felicity won, and when you come to the set next time, you can give her a big congratulations.
8
Steven Patrick Morrissey
Congratulations to Prince Charles for banning foie gras from all his functions.
9
Eddie Rickenbacker
There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one's squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world.
10
Tinie Tempah
I met Ellie Goulding at the BRITs. She's lovely. I've got a lot of time for her. I gave her congratulations and whatnot and she let me hold her BRIT. That was amazing - once I'd touched one for the first time, I said 'This cannot be the last time I touch a BRIT.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONGRATULATIONS»

Discover the use of congratulations in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to congratulations and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Congratulations
When she accompanies her friend Alicia to a wedding, full-figured Tiffany Garner, who has always been self-conscious about her weight, is stunned when she discovers that the groom is none other than her boyfriend Thomas. Reprint.
Darrin Lowery, D. L. Smith, 2011
2
Congratulations! Now What?: A Book for Graduates
Offers a humorous look at college life, writing resumes, looking for a job, talking with recruiters, and the responsibilities of "real life"
Bill Cosby, 1999
3
Congratulations! It's Asperger Syndrome
One of the increasing number of people diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in adulthood, New Zealand-born Jen Birch relates her story with humour and honesty, taking us through the years of frustration and confusion that led to her diagnosis ...
Jen Birch, 2003
4
Congratulations ... You're Gifted!: Discovering Your ...
Written by the bestselling author and pastor at Saddleback Church, Doug Fields, this book will help teenagers understand who they are, how they can serve, and why they serve.
Doug Fields, Erik Rees, 2009
5
Congratulations! It's a Dog!: Home Schooling for Your Dog
In total, here are insights that will enable owners to understand and value canines for the wonderful friends and companions that they are. The text is complemented with cartoon-style line illustrations. [back cover] Congratulations!
D. Caroline Coile, 2005
6
Congratulations - You Have Just Met the I. C. F.: 'They Have ...
These stories unfold against a backdrop of sharp fashion and music, such as The Cockney Rejects and Sham 69 that became the hallmark of the hoolifans.
Cass Pennant, 2003
7
Congratulations: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
8
Congratulations: You Did It!
This Little Book applauds accomplishments with quotes on determination, hard work, and dreams.
Katherine Kim, Ariel, 1998
9
Congratulations... It's an Angel: The Gift of Talia
Sandy Alemian-Goldberg lived through a parent's worst nightmare...and experienced the spiritual re-awakening of a lifetime.
Sandy Alemian-Goldberg, Linda V. Hewitt, 1999
10
Congratulations, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: What's Ahead from A ...
An indispensable guide to everything a first-time father needs to know. Medically accurate A-Z information on everything from air travel to zinc oxide. "I recommend this book for first-time fathers." --Chuck Swindoll
Paul Pettit, Pam Pettit, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONGRATULATIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term congratulations is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Congratulations America, You Support Working Moms! Just Not With …
After decades of judging and shaming mothers for "abandoning" their kids while they went off to work to commit the horrible and selfish act of ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Bassil visits Gemayel to offer his congratulations
BEIRUT: Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil visited newly elected Kataeb Party leader Sami Gemayel Tuesday to offer his congratulations, and the ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
3
Congratulations! West Seattle Little League 10/11 All-Stars also …
The West Seattle Little League 10/11 All-Star team won the District 7 Championship and is headed to state! The state tournament is in ... «West Seattle Blog, Jul 15»
4
Congratulations to Prevas
We want to say congratulations to our daughter, Mariah Brooke Prevas, as her boyfriend of three years, Warren Rice, proposed to her on the ... «Cecil Whig, Jul 15»
5
Letter: Congratulations to Sharefest for Ruth A. Miller Beautification …
Congratulations to Sharefest as a recipient of this year's Ruth A. Miller Beautification Award. Sharefest captures the essence of volunteerism ... «Rockford Register Star, Jul 15»
6
Congratulations Melissa Brooks for Being Chosen as a Finalist for …
Local teen chosen as finalist in Miss Jr Teen Tampa pageant Melissa Brooks, 14, Has been chosen as a finalist In the 2015 Miss Junior Teen ... «The Daily Ridge, Jul 15»
7
CONGRATULATIONS: Shahid Kapoor weds Mira Rajput
New Delhi: FINALLY. Shahid Kapoor has tied the knot with Delhi girl Mira Rajput in Gurgaon's west green farms. The reception will be held in ... «ABP Live, Jul 15»
8
Congratulations Harlequin Stage School! Supporters share their …
Youngsters from the Worcester-based dance school which trains at Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Centre helped England scoop the ... «Worcester News, Jul 15»
9
Manx Motor Cycle Club adds its congratulations to Geoff Karran MBE
The Manx Motor Cycle Club, organisers of the IMGold Manx Grand Prix, have added their congratulations to Geoff Karran MBE after he was ... «isleofman.com, Jul 15»
10
Congratulations George, Fighton, Chipolopolo and FAZ
We may be seen to have struggled in the recent past. But who says life is a straight line graph? We have seen good times together and in this ... «Zambia Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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