an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
formulae You say `Congratulations' to someone in order to congratulate them on something nice that has happened to them or something good that they have done. Congratulations, you have a healthy baby boy Congratulations to everybody who sent in their ideas
If you offer someone your congratulations, you congratulate them on something nice that has happened to them or on something good that they have done. The club also offers its congratulations to D. Brown on his appointment as president