Nov 30, 2010 · Congratulations is simply the plural form of congratulation. See these examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected. Please send her …

The difference is very subtle : "congratulation" is congratulating, that is having some joy, some pleasure, perhaps by yourself and even secretly, for instance because you have won at the lottery ; …

Jun 4, 2016 · However, it is interesting that congratulations is far more common than the singular congratulation. To say to someone Congratulation on your wedding! would be odd, but if you send …

Jun 5, 2012 · Which is correct? I congratulated him for coming first in the race. I congratulated him on coming first in the race.

May 1, 2020 · As a native speaker, I can tell you that "congratulations" is more often used on occasions such as weddings, engagements, graduations, job promotions, and births (or expectant); but not so …

Mar 4, 2025 · For the sense of self-congratulation that implies smugness or excessive pride, the gesture of "shaking hands with oneself" would likely be executed in front of oneself, rather than above the head.

Is it appropriate to abbreviate "congratulations" as "congrats" or "congrads", or are both acceptable? I have seen the latter used very often which is why I'm asking.

Dec 10, 2019 · Imagine someone important congratulated you at work (getting a big client, swiftly solving a burning issue) by email. How can one reply to that in the most formal way possible? Thank …

May 31, 2017 · An often used diagnostic for the category of a constituent is coordination with "and". Generally, but with some exceptions, only constituents of the same grammatical category can be …

Nov 21, 2014 · These words refer to feelings of self-congratulation. Boast may suggest justifiable self-satisfaction: a college that boasts an unusually high number of distinguished alumni.More oftn, …