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Collocations for congratulations - noun

ADJECTIVE

heartfelt, hearty, sincere, warm
May I offer my heartiest congratulations on your promotion?
special
Special congratulations go out to Eric for a job done well.
belated
Allow me to offer my belated congratulations to you on becoming the first woman member.

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VERB + congratulations

express, extend, give (sb), offer (sb), send (sb)
Please give your parents my congratulations.
say, shout, yell
The crowd got to their feet, applauding and yelling congratulations.
accept, receive
She received many congratulations after the concert.
deserve
They all deserve sincere congratulations for giving us this latest example of courage.

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PREPOSITION

congratulations on
Please accept my warmest congratulations on your engagement.
congratulations to
Congratulations to Tony on his new job!

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PHRASES

congratulations are in order
‘It would seem that congratulations are in order!’ Kevin said.

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