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What is mean by Congrats?
1 : the act of expressing pleasure at another person’s success or good fortune. 2 : an expression of pleasure at another person’s success or good fortune —usually used in pl. More from Merriam-Webster on congratulation.
What word is congratulate?
Definition of congratulate transitive verb. 1 : to express vicarious pleasure to (a person) on the occasion of success or good fortune graciously congratulated the winner also : to feel pleased with congratulating herself for a job well done. 2 archaic : to express sympathetic pleasure at (an event)
Is congratulation a wish?
The word congratulate is linked to the Latin word congratulari, meaning “wish joy.” When you congratulate someone, you wish him or her joy, usually to celebrate an accomplishment or good fortune.
Is it OK to say congrats?
Congratulations is often shortened to congrats in writing. English speakers don’t usually say congrats. Since I started teaching English, I have been congratulated for everything! Often English learners say congratulations when they mean good job or well done!
How do you congratulate someone example?
Formal Exclamations to Congratulate Someone in English
- Congratulations! You deserve this success.
- Congratulations on your hard work.
- My sincere/heartfelt/warmest congratulations to you.
- I commend you on your accomplishments/success.
- Well done!
- That’s wonderful news.
Which is better congrats or congratulations?
There only correct way to spell this word is: c-o-n-g-r-a-t-u-l-a-t-i-o-n-s. An informal, shortened form of this word is “congrats.” Congratulation is a noun. The plural of this word is congratulations.
How do you congratulate a friend?
Congratulations Messages & Wishes
- Woo Hoo! Good for you! Congrats, Jason!
- Congratulations! Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. So proud of you, Carla!
- Your ambition is so inspiring! Congratulations on your well-deserved success!