congratulation
noun/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,671 most common English word
Meaning
An expression of praise and good wishes for someone's success or achievement.
Example sentence
She received congratulation from her colleagues after her promotion.
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