Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class VI. Words Relating to the Sentient and Moral Powers
Section III. Sympathetic Affections
1. Social Affections
896. Congratulation.
NOUN:
CONGRATULATION, gratulation, felicitation; salute [See Courtesy]; condolence [See Condolence]; compliments of the season; good wishes, best wishes.
VERB:
CONGRATULATE, gratulate, felicitate; give joy, wish one joy; compliment; tender -, offer- one’s congratulations; wish many happy returns of the day, wish a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
congratulate oneself (rejoice) [See Rejoicing].
ADJECTIVE:
CONGRATULATORY, gratulatory.
QUOTATION:
I wish you all the joy that you can wish.—Merchant of Venice
