felicitating

Meanings

• Verb

  To express congratulations or good wishes, especially formally or officially.

• Verb

  To make (someone) feel happy and pleased, especially by presenting them with a gift or award.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with felicitating
celerating , stultifying , compensating

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Variants

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felicitate , felicitated , felicitates , felicitating , felicitation , felicitations , felicitator , felicitators

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Forms

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felicitates, felicitated, felicitation, felicitator

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'feliciter', meaning 'happily, fortunately' or 'felix' meaning 'happy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'felicitous' is an adjective that means 'appropriate, happy, or fortunate'. It is derived from the same Latin root as 'felicitating'.

2. The phrase 'to felicitate' someone was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Congratulations: A formal expression of praise or approval, especially for an achievement or success.

2. Compliments: A polite expression of praise or admiration, often for someone's appearance or abilities.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'felicitating' is often used in the context of formal congratulations or acknowledgements. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Malvolio is tricked into believing that Olivia is in love with him and writes him a letter containing the line 'I do wish good success to your desires.' This line is followed by 'Fortune guide your hand, my lord, in this unlawful entertainment.' Here, 'felicitating' is implied as wishing good luck or success.

How to Memorize "felicitating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a formal setting, such as a wedding or an award ceremony, where you are expressing your felicitations to someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'felicitating' with the feeling of happiness and good wishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'felicitating' with 'feeling happy and congratulating'.

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