congratulation

Roget-categorie 896

6. Words relating to the sentient and moral
› 6.3. Sympathetic affections
›› 6.3.1. Social affections

#896. Congratulation

zelfstandig naamwoord

congratulation, gratulation^† — felicitation — salute etc. 894 — condolence etc. 915 — compliments of the season.

werkwoord

congratulate, gratulate^† — felicitate — give one joy, wish one joy — compliment — tender one's congratulations, offer one's congratulations — wish many happy returns of the day, wish a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
praise, laud (commendation) 931.
congratulate oneself etc. (rejoice) 838.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord

congratulatory, gratulatory^†.

uitdrukking

I wish you all the joy that you can wish" [Merchant of Venice]; best wishes.

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