Everyone congratulated him for his success. vs Everyone congratulated him on his success.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Everyone congratulated him for his success' is used when referring to the reason for the congratulations, while 'Everyone congratulated him on his success' is used when referring to the specific achievement or accomplishment that led to the congratulations.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

Everyone congratulated him for his success.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the reason for the congratulations.

This phrase is used to indicate the reason for the congratulations. It is followed by the cause or motive for the congratulations.

Examples:

Everyone congratulated her for her hard work.
They congratulated him for his outstanding performance.
She was congratulated for her dedication and commitment.

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I congratulated him on his success.
Tell him I will pray fervently for his success.
Tom has you to thank for his success.
The President noted that the nominee had been elected, and congratulated him on his success.
The President noted that the nominee had been elected, and congratulated him on his success.
If I were you, I would pray for his success.
Because he cares more for a pretty blonde than he does his own future, and in the end, none of his friends are happy for his success.
It may be responsible for his success in matters of love.
Envy and jealousy cost your father his success.
I never once begrudged his success.
Thank you, Mr Mavrommatis, for your opinion and special thanks to the rapporteur, Mr Lambrinidis, for his success and for an important and interesting report.
I think you're not pleased with his success.
Corey saw them as an impediment to his success.
Phillip would've been overwhelmed by his success.
It seems that my family just can't tolerate his success.
(Gandini) Ricky is forced to wait on his success.
There is very little hope of his success.
He never boasted of his success.
We were delighted to hear of his success.
If our horse belongs in the race, the girl don't preclude his success.

Alternatives:

everyone congratulated him on his success.
everyone praised him for his success.
everyone lauded him for his success.
everyone commended him for his success.
everyone admired him for his success.

Everyone congratulated him on his success.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the specific achievement or accomplishment that led to the congratulations.

This phrase is used to indicate the specific success or accomplishment that is being congratulated. It is followed by the achievement or success.

Examples:

Everyone congratulated him on his promotion.
They congratulated her on winning the competition.
She was congratulated on her graduation.

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I congratulated him on his success.
The President noted that the nominee had been elected, and congratulated him on his success.
The President noted that the nominee had been elected, and congratulated him on his success.
(Gandini) Ricky is forced to wait on his success.
(Gandini) Opposite to tough competition (Gandini) Ricky is forced to wait on his success.
Its implementation and application is very difficult and subject to many pressures, I would therefore like once again to congratulate Commissioner Monti on his success in implementing this policy.
Envy and jealousy cost your father his success.
I never once begrudged his success.
Mr President, I would like to begin by personally congratulating the President- in-Office on his success in achieving a code of conduct on arms exports.
Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, firstly, I should, of course, also like to congratulate my colleague, Mr Lamassoure, on his success in drafting a good report.
I would like, in conclusion, to congratulate Mr Coelho on his report, in particular on his success in achieving, as was necessary, more precise use of language.
I think you're not pleased with his success.
Corey saw them as an impediment to his success.
Tell him I will pray fervently for his success.
Phillip would've been overwhelmed by his success.
It seems that my family just can't tolerate his success.
There is very little hope of his success.
Tom has you to thank for his success.
He never boasted of his success.
We were delighted to hear of his success.

Alternatives:

everyone congratulated him for his success.
everyone praised him for his success.
everyone lauded him for his success.
everyone commended him for his success.
everyone admired him for his success.

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Everyone congratulated him for his success. vs Everyone congratulated him on his success.