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congratulations for vs congratulations to

Both 'congratulations for' and 'congratulations to' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Congratulations for' is used when mentioning the reason for congratulating someone, while 'congratulations to' is used when specifying the recipient of the congratulations.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1614 views

congratulations for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to mention the reason for congratulating someone. For example, 'Congratulations for winning the competition!'

Examples:

  • Congratulations for your promotion!
  • Congratulations for completing the project on time!
  • Congratulations for your excellent performance!
  • Congratulations for your new job!
  • Congratulations for your engagement!
  • Dec 18, 2013 ... Congratulations for completing 100 days without an accident! Congratulations for leading the Scouts to safety! Congratulations for saving the ...
  • Jun 5, 2012 ... Good answer Irene! Congratulations for your answer. And congratulations on your job. Keep up the good work! – user85243 Jul 16 '14 at 13:03 ...
  • Please explain the difference between: 'congratulations on' and 'congratulations for' using the following sentences. Congratulations on receiving the award.
  • Congratulations for achievement. Congratulations for achieving the target. If Oscars were given for a job well done, I'd nominate you! Congratulations for your  ...

Alternatives:

  • Well done on
  • Great job on
  • Kudos for
  • Hats off for
  • Bravo for

congratulations to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to specify the recipient of the congratulations. For example, 'Congratulations to the newlyweds!'

Examples:

  • Congratulations to the happy couple!
  • Congratulations to the graduates!
  • Congratulations to your parents on their anniversary!
  • Congratulations to the team on their victory!
  • Congratulations to you on your achievement!
  • We extend warm congratulations to you. Anna Pavlovna threatened him on behalf of "our dear Vyazmitinov," and in her eyes, which, for an instant, glanced at  ...
  • website congratulationsto.com, congratulations to wedding marriage wishes pic with hearts baby born congrats ... Congratulations to friends getting married
  • Congratulations to the Newlyweds! As you unite today in love and in friendship, I wish you happiness that reaches every corner of your heart! Congratulations on ...
  • Dec 18, 2013 ... The CEO offered congratulations to all her employees. The townspeople offered congratulations to the utility company for the swift restoration of ...

Alternatives:

  • Well done to
  • Great job to
  • Kudos to
  • Hats off to
  • Bravo to

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