| Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922. |
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| Class VI. Words Relating to the Sentient and Moral Powers | | Section III. Sympathetic Affections | | 1. Social Affections |
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| 896. Congratulation. |
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| NOUN: | CONGRATULATION, gratulation, felicitation; salute [See Courtesy]; condolence [See Condolence]; compliments of the season; good wishes, best wishes.
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| VERB: | CONGRATULATE, gratulate, felicitate; give joy, wish one joy; compliment; tender -, offer- one’s congratulations; wish many happy returns of the day, wish a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
congratulate oneself (rejoice) [See Rejoicing].
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| ADJECTIVE: | CONGRATULATORY, gratulatory.
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| QUOTATION: | I wish you all the joy that you can wish.—Merchant of Venice |
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