as in congratulating
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
the other pianists rushed to felicitate the winner of the piano competition
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congratulating
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In District 17, Eleanor Sweet McDonnell sent a statement conceding the race to Joe Salvi, congratulating the young Republican who, according to unofficial results received, just under 1,600 votes.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Acquaintances then sent him emails, congratulating him for being named Yogi of the Month.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Felicitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicitating. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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