Felicitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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felicitating

 

[fษ™หˆlษชsษชteษชtษชล‹ ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'felicitating' comes from the Latin 'felicitas', meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'.
  • It has evolved through various languages, including Old French, before entering English conversations.
  • The suffix โ€˜-ingโ€™ implies the action of bringing happiness or joy to someone.

Cultural Significance

  • In many cultures, felicitating friends or family is a common practice during milestones like graduations and weddings.
  • Celebrating achievements is seen as a way to strengthen social bonds and build community.
  • Traditional ceremonies often include rituals specifically designed to felicitate achievements.

Psychology

  • Giving recognition and felicitation boosts self-esteem and promotes a sense of belonging.
  • Research suggests that people who are regularly felicitated are often more motivated and productive.
  • Acts of felicitating can enhance positive emotions and improve overall mental health.

Literature

  • Characters in literature often felicitate each other to mark significant life events, reflecting community values.
  • Poems about happiness frequently explore the theme of felicitating loved ones and celebrating life.
  • Famous authors have used acts of recognition as pivotal plot points to develop characters and relationships.

Pop Culture

  • Award shows like the Oscars or Emmys are major events focused on felicitating filmmakers and actors.
  • Social media has transformed how we felicitate others, with platforms allowing instant celebrations of achievements.
  • Customs like sending congratulatory cards and messages have grown in popularity, enhancing the culture of felicitating.

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