Felicitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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felicitating

 

[ fษ™หˆlษชsษชteษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

wishing well

Felicitating refers to the act of congratulating or expressing good wishes to someone, particularly in the context of special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or achievements. It is often used to convey joy and celebrate success or milestones in someone's life.

Synonyms

applauding, commending, congratulating.

Examples of usage

  • She was felicitating her friend on their graduation.
  • The manager sent an email felicitating the team on a successful project.
  • During the ceremony, they took a moment to felicitate the award winners.
  • Felicitating the couple on their wedding day was a heartfelt gesture.
  • He spent the afternoon felicitating his colleagues after securing the deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "felicitating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parabenizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคงเคพเคˆ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gratulieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengucapkan selamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gratulowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅใ† (iwau)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉliciter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ felicitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tebrik etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•ํ•˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (chukhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‡ู†ุฆุฉ (tahni'a)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blahopล™รกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blahoลพelaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅ่ดบ (zhรนhรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤestitati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ til hamingju

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚ั‚ั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ (quttyqtau)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (bednieri survilebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™brik etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ felicitar

Etymology

The word 'felicitate' is derived from the Latin word 'felicitas,' meaning happiness or good fortune. This Latin term comes from 'felix,' denoting 'happy' or 'fortunate.' The transition to the English language reflects a desire to express congratulatory sentiments more formally, encapsulating the joy of recognizing someone's success or achievements. The use of 'felicitating' as a continuous form emphasizes the ongoing act of offering congratulations. Historically, felicitation practices can be traced back to ancient cultures, where public recognition and celebrations were held to honor notable individuals. Over the years, the word has evolved in usage, primarily in formal contexts, but it remains popular in both written and spoken language across various cultures.