congratulations

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something that you say when you want to congratulate someone:

"I got the job." "Did you? Congratulations!"

Congratulations on your engagement!

May I be the first to offer my congratulations on your promotion?

"I'm pregnant." "Wow, congratulations! I'm so happy for you!"

an expression communicating to someone how pleased you are about his or her success or happiness:

“I passed my driving test.” “Congratulations!”

Give him my congratulations when you see him.