pleased for (one)

Very happy on one's behalf. I'm pleased for you, Janet—you really deserve this promotion. I heard Tom got married recently. I'm really pleased for him.

pleased for someone or something

happy for someone or a group. I am very pleased for you. We were all pleased for the committee. The members got all the praise they deserved. Everyone could see how pleased Sam was for himself and his whole family.

See also: for, please

See also:

(the) odds are against (something)
be at a disadvantage
at a disadvantage
address comments or remarks to
address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
be (as) serious as a heart attack
academy
be (as) hearty as a buck
answer for (someone)

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