Definition of congradulation

(David Boroff, "Jewish Teen-Age Culture"...)

At_the_same_time , there is a good_deal of self congratulation at attending a good college - they are even inclined to exaggerate its not inconsiderable virtues - and they express pleasure at the cozy in-group feeling that the college generates .

(87th Congress, 1st Session. Congressional Record....)

My heartiest congratulations go to their successors , Orvil_E._Dryfoos and John_B._Oakes , who can be counted_upon to sustain the illustrious tradition of the New_York_Times .

(Harry Olesker, Impact....)

Somehow , Blanche managed to cover the stunned surprise and offer her congratulations .