Congratulations – Vocabulary and Phrases

Useful vocabulary and phrases

occasion – situation; event

unnoticed occasion – nobody pays attention to it; nobody remembers

fortunate event – lucky situation

praise – express admiration, very excited feelings about what somebody has done

accomplishment – a thing successfully completed

exaggerate – describe something greater than it is

anniversary – the celebration or commemoration of a date

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you – this is a perfect time to thank you

contribution – what one gives

staff members – people working in a firm

We are hoping that you will remain with us for many years to come – …that you will stay with the firm in the future

promotion – advancement in a position

recognition – respecting somebody’s qualities

Please accept our best wishes for – We would like to congratulate you

with great pleasure – with very good and happy feelings

wise choice – good choice