congratulation: Meaning and Definition of
con•grat•u•la•tion
Pronunciation: (kun-grach"u-lā'shun or, often, -graj"-, kung-), [key]
— n.
- the act of congratulating.
- an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another.
—interj.
- (used to express joy in the success or good fortune of another): Congratulations! You have just won the lottery!
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