Definition: In linguistics, a precongratulatory response is an action or behavior that is made before or as a result of someone else expressing congratulation. This can be in the context of a person congratulating another on something, a professional acknowledging their achievement, or any other situation where someone acknowledges and celebrates the success of another. For example: - A person might say "Congratulations!" to a colleague who has just received an award or promotion. - A student might give a teacher a compliment
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