Does congratulations mean well done?
“Congratulations” is fine if you need to be formal; “way to go” or “well done” are less formal but very common.
Do you congratulate on or for?
When you congratulate someone for something you praise them for an achievement, e.g. “I’d like to congratulate the staff for their good job”. According to Google NGram Viewer congratulate on is a lot more frequent than congratulate for, but the latter is used nevertheless.
How do you congratulate someone after?
More Formal
- “Congratulations on your well-deserved success.”
- “Heartfelt congratulations to you.”
- “Warmest congratulations on your achievement.”
- “Congratulations and best wishes for your next adventure!”
- “So pleased to see you accomplishing great things.”
Why do we say congratulations?
It’s also a way of recognizing and supporting someone’s happiness and good fortune. When people congratulate engaged or married couples they’re invoking the second definition of the word, offering best wishes and acknowledging the couple’s happiness.
How do you say well done job?
21 ways to say “well done”
- I’m proud you’re on my team.
- Congratulations on a terrific job.
- You’re so helpful. Thank you.
- You continually improve. Well done.
- Thanks so much for your consistent effort.
- I really admire your perseverance.
- Your cheerful mood lifts the team’s spirit.
- You’re a champion.
Do you say congratulations for?
Congratulations can be offered as praise for someone’s achievement. In that context, the preposition to use is for: Congratulations for completing 100 days without an accident!
How do you say congratulations in slang?
A very common way of saying ‘congratulations’ in a non standard way, or slang, is ‘congrats’. Another common way is the expression “kudos”, which is used after a job well done (either literally or sarcastically).
What should I write in a congratulatory message?
Simple Congratulations 1 “Congratulations on your well-deserved success.” 2 “Heartfelt congratulations to you.” 3 “Warmest congratulations on your achievement.” 4 “Congratulations and best wishes for your next adventure!” 5 “So pleased to see you accomplishing great things.”
Which is correct, Congrats to you or congratulates for You?
Another singular possibility is “She heartily shook his hand in congratulation.” Or alternatively, “I wish to congratulate you…” (but: “I wished him sincere congratulations!”) In these cases, the plural form would not fit, as “congratulate” is used in a descriptive phrase related to an action.
What’s the best way to say congratulations on an achievement?
“Warmest congratulations on your achievement.” “Congratulations and best wishes for your next adventure!” “So pleased to see you accomplishing great things.” Writing Tip: The examples above don’t name a specific achievement, but if possible, you should.
When do you use the singular word congratulation?
The singular word “congratulation” is defined as the act of expressing joy, praise, or acknowledgement, and occasionally you might hear it used in an expression such as “He sent me a note of congratulation for doing a good job.” But while this singular form is technically correct, it is a less common usage.