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- word choice - Congratulation vs. congratulations - English Language . . .
2523 matches for congratulations vs 56 matches for congratulation in the COCA It should be noted that the less common singular form can be found in sentences where the plural form would not apply See these examples extracted from the COCA: notes of congratulation and consolation The Artistic Podiatrist extended a hand in congratulation
- Difference in meaning of congratulation and congratulations
"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 ; congratulations" are the expression of that, for instance to a newly married couple The word comes from Latin congratulatio, with exactly the same meaning
- word choice - Congratulate for vs. congratulate on - English . . .
Which is correct? I congratulated him for coming first in the race I congratulated him on coming first in the race
- articles - “I would like to express a big congratulations. . . ” Why ‘a . . .
The term congratulation remains a noun whether it is used as an interjection or not The term love in the exclamation, “Love you!” is still a verb, so I cannot help but disagree with @Spencer's analysis However, it is interesting that congratulations is far more common than the singular congratulation
- phrase requests - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Imagine someone important congratulated you at work (getting a big client, swiftly solving a burning issue) by email
- Is it correct to use congratulate for someones birthday?
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 much for birthdays and other holidays, though it is not so much a matter of correctness here as it is custom
- Is it congrats or congrads? [closed] - English Language Usage . . .
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
- Is there a word meaning awardtion? - English Language Usage Stack . . .
You are "awaiting commendation" Commendation kämənˈdāSH(ə)n noun: commendation; commendations (plural noun): praise "the film deserved the highest commendation" synonyms: praise, congratulation, appreciation; acclaim, credit, recognition, respect, esteem, admiration, homage, tribute "letters of commendation" an award involving special praise "the detectives received commendations for
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