congratullate for something vs congratulate on something

The correct phrase is 'congratulate on something.' 'Congratulate for something' is not a common or correct construction in English.

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congratullate for something

This is not a correct or common construction in English.

The correct phrase is 'congratulate on something,' which is used to express congratulations for a specific achievement or event.

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That's how long it takes for something tragic to be funny.
There's usually an Ingersoll campaigning for something somewhere.
And Mama's handkerchief for something borrowed.
These beads were indeed used for something Most unnatural.
God created everyone for something else.
We need you chaps for something rather special.
This guy's definitelcompensating for something.
For something uncontrollable, having propulsion.
People will wait for something good.
Nora is looking for something serious.
For something so fundamental, Magnetism often gets overlooked.
Now is the time for something...
We are programmed for something called procreative success.
I need their research for something urgent.
No, looking for something real.
Frank may have borrowed it for something.
Fights for something greater than himself.
We're always looking for something new.
I love that you stand for something.
Thieves looking for something to steal.

congratulate on something

This is the correct phrase to use when expressing congratulations for a specific achievement or event.

You should use 'congratulate on something' to convey your good wishes or praise for a particular accomplishment or occasion.

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Mr President, I should like to congratulate Mr Corbett warmly on something which I am tempted to refer to as a magnus opus, as well as Mr Inglewood on his contribution to the same.
You have something to congratulate me for.
I got to get her something to congratulate her.
First of all, I should like to congratulate Mr Bowis on the clarity of his report and of his stance on something that is a live issue.
I'll congratulate on your wedding first.
Your majesty, may I congratulate on your marriage, wish you good health and prosperity.
Today's debate concerns the report by Mr Marinho, whom I should like to congratulate on the quality of his work.
As at first reading, our group strongly supported the amendments tabled in Parliament, especially those of Mrs Redondo Jiménez, whom I congratulate on her work.
Many thanks to all my fellow workers, whom I congratulate on doing a difficult and first-rate job.
The reform process must be participatory, in the words of Mr Poignant, whom I congratulate on his work, performed under difficult conditions.
My group also supports the amendments in the report by Mr Piétrasanta, whom I congratulate on his very thorough work, including the Latin corrections.
The breakthrough was achieved by the 313th and 314th signatures, those of Mr Barón Crespo and Mr Poettering, whom I congratulate on their last-minute courage.
The report by Mr Paasilinna, whom I congratulate on his work, convincingly refutes the claims of the Commission.
The report by Mr Mulder, whom I congratulate on this reliable work, puts forward two interesting lines of thought for extending this policy.
Thus the proposals presented in this own-initiative report by Mr Salafranca, whom we congratulate on his excellent work, deserve all our support.
Madam President, I fully approve of the report by my colleague Brian Simpson, whom I congratulate on the excellent job he has done.
We will end the debate with a speech from Mr Garriga Polledo as rapporteur, whom I wholeheartedly congratulate on his excellent work on this subject.
The broad lines are set out in this report by Mr Fourçans, whom I congratulate on accomplishing this difficult task.
But like Mrs Palacio Vallelersundi - whom I congratulate on her wellresearched report - I too must protest most strongly about the behaviour of the Council.
Mr President, my intervention refers to Mr Martin's report, whom I must congratulate on his creative contribution.

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congratullate for something vs congratulate on something