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I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on ~ meaning and examples

2025-09-30

Meaning

I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on ~ is a formal phrase used to express heartfelt congratulations. It is polite and often used in speeches, formal letters, or business emails.

Grammar and Usage

  • Structure: I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on + noun/gerund
  • Part of speech: Fixed formal phrase.
  • Commonly used in professional or ceremonial contexts.
  • “on ~” introduces the reason for congratulations.

Examples of structure:

  • "I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your promotion."
  • "I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on winning the award."

Common Phrases

  • extend my warmest congratulations
  • extend my sincere congratulations
  • extend my heartfelt congratulations

Collocations

  • congratulations on your promotion
  • congratulations on your wedding
  • congratulations on your success
  • extend congratulations to someone

Examples

  1. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your promotion to manager.
  2. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your graduation.
  3. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on the birth of your child.
  4. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your remarkable achievement.
  5. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on the successful launch of the product.
  6. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your award.
  7. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your retirement.
  8. I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations on your marriage.
  • I’d like to offer my heartfelt congratulations on ~
  • Please accept my sincere congratulations on ~
  • Congratulations on ~
  • I’d like to congratulate you on ~

Antonym

There is no direct antonym, but contrasting expressions could include:

  • express condolences
  • offer sympathy