Congratulate on Meaning in English
expression
kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layt ON
kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
kuhn-gra-CHU-layt ON
Definition
To praise or express good wishes to someone because they have achieved something or something good has happened to them.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a noun or gerund: 'congratulate someone on their promotion' or 'congratulate you on winning.' Formal or polite; used mainly for significant achievements or happy occasions. 'Congratulate' is always followed by 'on' plus the accomplishment.
Spanish: felicitar porPortuguese (BR): parabenizar porPortuguese (PT): felicitar porChinese (Simplified): 祝贺（因）Chinese (Traditional): 祝賀（因）Hindi: बधाई देना (के लिए)Arabic: يهنئ علىBengali: অভিনন্দন জানানোRussian: поздравить сJapanese: 〜を祝うVietnamese: chúc mừng vềKorean: ~을 축하하다Turkish: -i tebrik etmekUrdu: ... پر مبارکباد دیناIndonesian: mengucapkan selamat atas
Example Sentences
I want to congratulate you on your new job.
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She congratulated him on passing the exam.
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They congratulated her on the award.
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Let me congratulate you on finishing the marathon—that’s a huge achievement!
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Everyone stopped by to congratulate Tom on his engagement.
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You should congratulate yourself on reaching your goal—well done!
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