Felicitate: meaning, definitions and examples
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felicitate
[ fəˈlɪsɪˌteɪt ]
expressing joy
To felicitate means to congratulate or to express happiness for someone's achievement or good fortune. It is often used in formal or ceremonial contexts, such as congratulating someone on their graduation, wedding, or promotion. The act of felicitating includes offering good wishes and acknowledging the significance of the accomplishment. This term conveys a sense of joy and celebration, highlighting the positive nature of the interaction.
Synonyms
celebrate, commend, congratulate, praise.
Examples of usage
- I would like to felicitate you on your remarkable success.
- They gathered to felicitate the new couple on their marriage.
- The community came together to felicitate the award winners.
- She received numerous messages to felicitate her on her promotion.
Translations
Translations of the word "felicitate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 felicitar
🇮🇳 बधाई देना
🇩🇪 beglückwünschen
🇮🇩 mengucapkan selamat
🇺🇦 вітати
🇵🇱 gratulować
🇯🇵 祝う
🇫🇷 féliciter
🇪🇸 felicitar
🇹🇷 tebrik etmek
🇰🇷 축하하다
🇸🇦 تهنئة
🇨🇿 blahopřát
🇸🇰 blahoželať
🇨🇳 祝贺
🇸🇮 čestitati
🇮🇸 óskast til hamingju
🇰🇿 құттықтау
🇬🇪 მოწვდილი
🇦🇿 təbrik etmək
🇲🇽 felicitar
Etymology
The word 'felicitate' comes from the Latin 'felicitas', meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. The term evolved through the Old French 'feliciter', which maintained the essence of congratulating someone on their achievements or good news. It began to enter the English language in the 17th century, where it was primarily used in formal writings. Over time, 'felicitate' has retained its association with expressing positive sentiments and often appears in contexts where formal congratulations are appropriate. Although it is less commonly used in everyday language today, it still conveys a special degree of warmth and recognition towards someone's achievements.