noun
- The act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration.
- synonyms: congratulation, felicitation
- Usually plural. ( an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another)
- usage: "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage"
- synonyms: congratulation, felicitation
- An expression of approval and commendation.
- usage: "he always appreciated praise for his work"
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