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congratulation

con·grat·u·la·tion

congratulation

 
 
pronunciation:
kn grae ch leI shn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of congratulating.
The school principal's exuberant congratulation embarrassed the little girl who'd won the prize.
definition 2: (pl.) used as an expression of praise and acknowledgment.
You got a raise? Congratulations!