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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Please join us in congratulating Christine on this exciting next chapter.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
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After congratulating Swayman, the Bruins gathered at center ice and raised their sticks to salute their fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Felicitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicitating. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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